11.12.2013 - 08:18 [ Techdirt ]

Warrantless Collection Of Cellphone Data By Law Enforcement On The Rise, As Is The Use Of Stingray Tower Spoofers

As we covered last week, cellphone tower „dumps“ are increasingly being used by law enforcement to track criminals. These „dumps“ provide LEOs with the information gathered every time someone‘s cell phone contacts the tower, whether it‘s to make a call, send a text or email or access the web.