Rayhunter is a new open source tool we’ve created that runs off an affordable mobile hotspot that we hope empowers everyone, regardless of technical skill, to help search out cell-site simulators (CSS) around the world.
Is it necessary to get a cell plan to run the hotspot?
As far as I’m aware: no.
Cell-site simulators could theoretically only target devices that connect with a valid IMSI, but I kinda doubt that they are doing that. But you could get a cheap prepaid SIM, instead of an actual cell plan.
I couldn’t find anything on that yet. I think that since the project is still in a rather early stage of development, it’s more of a proof of concept. But I do know that the PCAPs are saved on the device, and you can download them onto another computer.
Is it necessary to get a cell plan to run the hotspot? If its just a matter of buying the $20 and loading EFF’s software, I’m definitely onboard!
As far as I’m aware: no. Cell-site simulators could theoretically only target devices that connect with a valid IMSI, but I kinda doubt that they are doing that. But you could get a cheap prepaid SIM, instead of an actual cell plan.
How does data get back to EFF?
I couldn’t find anything on that yet. I think that since the project is still in a rather early stage of development, it’s more of a proof of concept. But I do know that the PCAPs are saved on the device, and you can download them onto another computer.
I went ahead and ordered one so I guess I’ll find out!
I know for phones even an inactive sim works to talk to the towers enough for 911 to work. Might be the same.