Cell-site simulator
AssessTechniques
A device that mimics a mobile tower to identify or track nearby phones.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by security coverage, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 6Hacker News·10/12/2026securityFeds used fake cell towers under warrant to track Don Lemon's producer
A Wired report says federal investigators obtained warrants to deploy fake cell towers, also known as cell-site simulators, in an effort to locate Don Lemon's producer. The story highlights the use of covert surveillance hardware in a targeted law-enforcement investigation.