American policing agencies are probably already doing this and we just don't know.
American policing agencies are probably already doing this and we just don't know. I mean, does Burger King really need wi-fi? Hmm...? Seems a bit strange doesn't it? It's probably a planted network!
Originally shared by Lauren Weinstein
One way to fight this is to focus on using trusted Wi-Fi networks for communications when possible in constrained areas. The details are complex but the principle has promise for special situations.
- Lauren
"Britain's largest police force is operating covert surveillance technology that can masquerade as a mobile phone network, transmitting a signal that allows authorities to shut off phones remotely, intercept communications and gather data about thousands of users in a targeted area."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/oct/30/metropolitan-police-mobile-phone-surveillance
Originally shared by Lauren Weinstein
One way to fight this is to focus on using trusted Wi-Fi networks for communications when possible in constrained areas. The details are complex but the principle has promise for special situations.
- Lauren
"Britain's largest police force is operating covert surveillance technology that can masquerade as a mobile phone network, transmitting a signal that allows authorities to shut off phones remotely, intercept communications and gather data about thousands of users in a targeted area."
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/oct/30/metropolitan-police-mobile-phone-surveillance
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