FEDS ARE TAPPING PROTESTERS’ PHONES. HERE’S HOW TO STOP THEM.
Not posting this to discuss the protesters, but rather for info for people who want to protect their smartphones from spying eyes.
Read the rest at the link.Do ordinary people have any hope of defending their privacy and freedom of assembly against threats like this?
Yes, they do. Here are two simple things you can do to help mitigate this type of threat:
How SIM Cloning Works
- As much as possible, and especially in the context of activism, use an encrypted messaging app like Signal — and get everyone you work with to use it too — to protect your SMS text messages, texting groups, and voice and video calls.
- Prevent other people from using your SIM card by setting a SIM PIN on your phone. There are instructions on how to do this below.
And as I have said several times you can use a military grade Faraday bag.