US police now armed with Israeli spy vans simulating mobile phone towers

US police departments are now equipped with Israeli spy vans that simulate mobile phone towers, according to a report from Cybernews. The vans, built by Israeli company Cognyte and branded as Falconet, can intercept communications and track devices by mimicking cell towers. Privacy advocates warn the technology enables mass surveillance without warrants.

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