Tag: law enforcement technology
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Hackers Reverse-Engineer Flock Cameras, Expose Surveillance Capabilities
In a fascinating hack, experts got their hands on a Flock camera and uncovered a treasure trove of data, including over a million images captured over several weeks, revealing the surprising extent of its surveillance capabilities. The recovered data showed that the camera's software can detect not just license plates, but also people, vehicles, and bicycles.
Vehicles Cloaked to Evade Flock Camera Surveillance
A recent test has raised eyebrows, showing that a specially designed camouflage can evade detection by Flock cameras and Axon body cameras, sparking questions about the effectiveness of other surveillance technologies. Will upgrades to these systems be enough to catch visually altered vehicles, or will new methods be needed to stay one step ahead?
UK Weighs Ban on Signal Jammers Amid Crime Concerns
The UK is considering a ban on radiofrequency jammers, devices that scramble signals, amid concerns over their link to crime - but could this move drive their use further underground? The government has launched a four-week public consultation to gather evidence and shape laws that could outlaw these controversial devices.