This article contains information about Stingrays and IMSI catcherś. Connected to wrong sources?

The purpose of the article is to inform mobile phone users about network connectivity and security.

A small part of the content of the article deals with illegal competitor analysis and method of implementation. By knowing this, we can also become better at thinking about security in connection with using our mobile phones.

What does a Stingray do?

When operating in active mode, the device mimics a wireless carrier cell tower in order to force all nearby mobile phone and other cellular data devices to connect to it. (Source: Wikipedia)

Can you detect if the mobile phone is connected to a Stingray device?

Short answer, no. 

Is 5G connection safe to avoid connection to Stingray device?

No, 5G does not provide full protection to be connected to a Stingray device.

Who uses Stingrayś and for what purpose?

Stingrays can be used by authorities, by people who are interested in someone else's internet behavior, by people who want to take control of another person/ (company competitor analysis?) etc.

Are there tools that enable the detection of stingrays?

Yes there is. Here are some:

• CrocodileHunter (Github)

• EAGLE Security (Google Play App)

• OpencellID (Web page showing Cell Towers)

Where does the user place their Stingray device?

Near the one they want to control. In a space that is nearby.

Can you hinder or mislead the Stingray user?

To some extent by installing VPN in your device. And by changing vpn connection systematically to different countries. 

What would indicate that one is connected to a Stingray device?

Changes in the network connection, for example from 5G to H+. Shifting signal strength in the mobile phone in the same geographical location. Sudden change of IP address etc.

What can be used to avoid Stingray connection in the home?

Install signal booster. (Permission required for this.) 

Anyone who uses stingray illegally can remotely connect to the device, i.e. they can place the computer with stingray receiver near the target and remotely connect to this computer from another geographical location/city/country. 

To take into account in connection with stingrayś is that when using so-called IMSI catcherś - application or software and when visualizing "Stingray sources" on a map, the sources shown on the map may be completely legitimate, for example signal amplifiers placed/ installed with permission. Thus, it can be concluded that it is a bit tricky to determine a Stingray device that is deployed illegally.

If you want to avoid the mobile phone connecting to a Stingray device, you have to switch off your mobile phone. Otherwise, there is a risk of the mobile phone connecting to a deployed stingray unit. 

Informative videos 

How stingray cellphone devices work

How do IMSI catchers and stingrayś work

If you use a signal booster, are you safe then?

No, the signal can be jammed with a jammer to force the user to connect to the Stingray device.

Is there any place more secure to avoid being connected to a stingray device?

There are places that are safer than others: for example in a boat out at sea, in the forest, in a car on the motorway etc.

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• Are your digital communication channels (WiFi) secure (in Båstad?) and is your email that you receive credible and secure? You should know this!
• Personal WiFi Password Generator With Strong Encryption

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