Security · 6h ago
Israeli Spyware Vans Track US Phones Without Warrants
Cognyte's Falconet system uses mobile surveillance vans to collect phone data from thousands of Americans, often without warrants. Documents reveal the Israeli firm's tech is deployed by US police, raising privacy concerns. The vans mimic cell towers to intercept device identifiers and location data.
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The story underscores how law enforcement quietly adopts foreign surveillance tech, often bypassing legal oversight that would apply to domestic tools.
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Israeli spyware vans infiltrate American streets and your phones →
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