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11th November 2017 - Link Blog

Inside a low budget consumer hardware espionage implant. Fascinating break-down of a cheap ($25) USB charging cable with a hidden microphone and SIM that can be activated via SMS message or by calling the device.

Posted 11th November 2017 at 8:04 pm

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