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by Jolter 59 days ago
It’s not exactly a back door. It’s a fake radio cell, mimicking your network provider and acting like a man in the middle. In that sense, it’s like a stingray. The differences are

1. The Stingray eavesdrops, but avoids interfering with user traffic

2. The stingray is operated by law enforcement, not by fraudsters looking to steal your money

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In mamy parts of the US, the cops are the fraudsters looking to steal your money. So it isn't that much of a difference.
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