IMSI catcher

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf surveillance device
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs stingray
cell-site simulator
gptkbp:can_be_countered_by end-to-end encryption
IMSI catcher detection apps
gptkbp:can_be_disguised_as legitimate cell tower
gptkbp:can_be_portable true
gptkbp:can_be_stationary true
gptkbp:can_be_vehicle-mounted true
gptkbp:can_collect metadata
call content
gptkbp:can_disrupt mobile phone communications
gptkbp:can_force mobile phones to connect to it
gptkbp:canBe gptkb:intelligence_gathering
lawful interception
identity theft
mass surveillance
criminal investigations
network analysis
location tracking
eavesdropping
man-in-the-middle attack
data interception
tracking suspects
deny service
downgrade encryption
intercept SMS messages
intercept voice calls
locate specific mobile devices
tracking protestors
unauthorized surveillance
gptkbp:capturedBy gptkb:International_Mobile_Subscriber_Identity
gptkbp:detects specialized detection equipment
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label IMSI catcher
gptkbp:introducedIn 1990s
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Harris_Corporation
gptkb:Ability_Inc.
gptkb:Septier
gptkbp:raises privacy concerns
gptkbp:subject legal restrictions in some countries
gptkbp:target gptkb:4G_networks
gptkb:5G_networks
3G networks
2G networks
gptkbp:used_in intelligence agencies
law enforcement agencies
gptkbp:usedFor intercepting mobile phone traffic
tracking mobile phone users
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:IMSI
gptkb:International_Mobile_Subscriber_Identity
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6