Cell Spy Catcher (Anti Spy)
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About Cell Spy Catcher (Anti Spy)
This App will Help you in Detecting "IMSI Catchers" (also called "Fake Cell Towers" or "Stingrays").
For several years the FBI and Local Police have been listening to our Calls and Reading our Text Messages, using so-called "IMSI-catchers". One Example of such a "Fake Cell Tower" is the "Stingray", which is produced in the USA.
"Stingrays" are Mobile Devices that simulate Cell Phone Towers, forcing nearby Phones to Connect to them. They can Identify your Phone, and possibly listen to your Calls. Without having to put a Spy app in your Phone!
These "Cell Spy" Devices can capture Information from All Cell Phones within Range, including IMSI Identity, Location, SMS Messages, Call Logs and Call content.
(IMSI stands for "International Mobile Subscriber Identity", which will Identify your Phone).
It is known that at least 53 Agencies in 21 States own "Stingrays".
Law Enforcement Agencies, Foreign Powers - and possibly Criminals - are using such "Cell Site Simulators" for Surveillance Purposes - without our knowledge.
"Cell Spy" Devices can be Hand-carried, or be mounted in Vehicles, Airplanes, Helicopters and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
During a Self Learning Process, the App will "learn" all Networks (Cell Towers, Base Stations) that are used by your Phone.
After the Self Learning Process - if this App should happen to Detect one of these "Cell Spies", you will be Warned by an Optional Sound and/or an Optional RED Screen. The simplest way to avoid being Listened In On, is then to turn off your Phone for a while, or at least to keep silent.
When the App Detects a Network that is not included in its Internal Database, it will Consult an External Database of Networks. If the Network is not Found there, it is assumed to be UNKNOWN.
Features:
- Very Easy to Use
- Self Learning Process
- Periodic Checks for Networks
- Selectable Network Checking Period
- Logging of All Events
- Internal (Self Learned) Database
- Integration with External Database (OpenCellId)
- Optional Detection, Logging and Warning of "Unknown" Networks
- Even Attacks only lasting for a few seconds can be Detected
- Measurement of Duration of Attacks
- List of All Identified Networks
- Export of CSV File
- Analysis of Current and Historical Network Data
- Warning Level Assessment
- Support for GSM, UMTS/WCDMA, CDMA and LTE
- Battery Saving Design
- Using a "Passive" GPS Location Technique, to save power
- Internet Access is RECOMMENDED, but NOT necessarily Required
- Internet Access WILL Improve the Detection Quality of Unknown Networks
- Always Running in the Background, even when Phone "sleeps"
- Auto Restart at Boot Time
- Rooted Phone NOT Required
- No Special Phone/Hardware Required
- Also works on Tablets with SIM Card
- Lots of Answers to FAQs
- Info about "Fake Cell Towers", "Stingray", etc
How To Use:
After you have Opened the App the First Time, you should Start the Self Learning Process (which may take a few Days), and have the Phone with you at All Times - where ever you may be - in order for the App to LEARN about ALL Local Networks.
If you move to another place, you should Restart the Self Learning Process.
By using this App, you participate in the large collaborative community project "OpenCellID" - which collects the Locations of Mobile/Cellular Phone Towers, which now is a Database that contains almost 7 million unique Mobile/Cellular Phone Tower IDs. Use of this Database will increase the Probability of Detecting REAL UNKNOWN Cell Towers - and thus to Find "IMSI-Catchers" - and you can be an Active Part if it!
If you should NEVER Detect a "Fake Cell Tower" - you should consider yourself LUCKY - and NOT BLAME us!
Many problems seem to be caused by simple Misunderstandings. So if you have a problem - that cannot be answered by the FAQs Section of the App - please send us an Email - before you consider making a Bad Rating. Maybe we can help you. skibapps@gmail.com
For several years the FBI and Local Police have been listening to our Calls and Reading our Text Messages, using so-called "IMSI-catchers". One Example of such a "Fake Cell Tower" is the "Stingray", which is produced in the USA.
"Stingrays" are Mobile Devices that simulate Cell Phone Towers, forcing nearby Phones to Connect to them. They can Identify your Phone, and possibly listen to your Calls. Without having to put a Spy app in your Phone!
These "Cell Spy" Devices can capture Information from All Cell Phones within Range, including IMSI Identity, Location, SMS Messages, Call Logs and Call content.
(IMSI stands for "International Mobile Subscriber Identity", which will Identify your Phone).
It is known that at least 53 Agencies in 21 States own "Stingrays".
Law Enforcement Agencies, Foreign Powers - and possibly Criminals - are using such "Cell Site Simulators" for Surveillance Purposes - without our knowledge.
"Cell Spy" Devices can be Hand-carried, or be mounted in Vehicles, Airplanes, Helicopters and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
During a Self Learning Process, the App will "learn" all Networks (Cell Towers, Base Stations) that are used by your Phone.
After the Self Learning Process - if this App should happen to Detect one of these "Cell Spies", you will be Warned by an Optional Sound and/or an Optional RED Screen. The simplest way to avoid being Listened In On, is then to turn off your Phone for a while, or at least to keep silent.
When the App Detects a Network that is not included in its Internal Database, it will Consult an External Database of Networks. If the Network is not Found there, it is assumed to be UNKNOWN.
Features:
- Very Easy to Use
- Self Learning Process
- Periodic Checks for Networks
- Selectable Network Checking Period
- Logging of All Events
- Internal (Self Learned) Database
- Integration with External Database (OpenCellId)
- Optional Detection, Logging and Warning of "Unknown" Networks
- Even Attacks only lasting for a few seconds can be Detected
- Measurement of Duration of Attacks
- List of All Identified Networks
- Export of CSV File
- Analysis of Current and Historical Network Data
- Warning Level Assessment
- Support for GSM, UMTS/WCDMA, CDMA and LTE
- Battery Saving Design
- Using a "Passive" GPS Location Technique, to save power
- Internet Access is RECOMMENDED, but NOT necessarily Required
- Internet Access WILL Improve the Detection Quality of Unknown Networks
- Always Running in the Background, even when Phone "sleeps"
- Auto Restart at Boot Time
- Rooted Phone NOT Required
- No Special Phone/Hardware Required
- Also works on Tablets with SIM Card
- Lots of Answers to FAQs
- Info about "Fake Cell Towers", "Stingray", etc
How To Use:
After you have Opened the App the First Time, you should Start the Self Learning Process (which may take a few Days), and have the Phone with you at All Times - where ever you may be - in order for the App to LEARN about ALL Local Networks.
If you move to another place, you should Restart the Self Learning Process.
By using this App, you participate in the large collaborative community project "OpenCellID" - which collects the Locations of Mobile/Cellular Phone Towers, which now is a Database that contains almost 7 million unique Mobile/Cellular Phone Tower IDs. Use of this Database will increase the Probability of Detecting REAL UNKNOWN Cell Towers - and thus to Find "IMSI-Catchers" - and you can be an Active Part if it!
If you should NEVER Detect a "Fake Cell Tower" - you should consider yourself LUCKY - and NOT BLAME us!
Many problems seem to be caused by simple Misunderstandings. So if you have a problem - that cannot be answered by the FAQs Section of the App - please send us an Email - before you consider making a Bad Rating. Maybe we can help you. skibapps@gmail.com
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Improved performance.
This version of the app will not work on Android 8 or later.
A new version for Android 8 will shortly be released.
Improved performance.
This version of the app will not work on Android 8 or later.
A new version for Android 8 will shortly be released.
Version update Cell Spy Catcher (Anti Spy) was updated to version 2.8
Version update Cell Spy Catcher (Anti Spy) was updated to version 2.4
More downloads Cell Spy Catcher (Anti Spy) reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads
What are users saying about Cell Spy Catcher (Anti Spy)
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Well even assuming it's right, it's not like it tells you what to do if it finds a rogue cell tower. Not like I can "click" something to not use that "UNKNOWN" tower. It's a free app so not much to complain about but it's a little to rough around the edges. I get the feeling something else is taking up most of the dev's time during the day. Oh well, shameful that we need an app for this stuff anyway. It should be our carriers and law enforcement handling this.
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No rogue cell towers yet, but I haven't travelled around much since installing the app. I will edit here after using it for a longer period. I wonder whether using this app will result in my meeting some NSA folks lol.
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GR8 privacy tool????! Works as advertised to help ensure secured data connection 4 voice/video calls, text/chat/MMS msgs, keyed-in UN/PW/financial info, etc. initiated by all apps on device. Verifies ur data isn't being hijacked or monitored by others ????️ using "spoof" or "Stingray" type, fake network connections- esp helpful when used w other InfoSec apps & more u use it, more effective it is. Alerted me of several shady networks so far w lean background memory/processor usage. Be 5⭐ if it had known good/bad connections list or in-app LAC search, but happy w it.
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I wish there was a way I could help to make this app better because Skibapps has brought an app which is off a great beneficial service to humankind. You should be given a Nobel prize for your contribution to the protection of human liberties. You are an unacknowledged hero of the people and I wish you only success and funding and recognition for your efforts.
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It's doing what they say that it will do. Has alerted me in the past.????????????
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I like the idea but has anyone truly tested this app. As far as I know it has only been receiving performance updates but no definition updates to the latest imsi catchers. A vedio would be nice or a tutorial of how it's done using actual physical imsi catches. Developer, I have a question for you , have you tested this app on imsi catchers. If so which ones.? Thankyou
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Opened my eyes with what law enforcement was doing in Teton county Wyoming that would be Jackson hole Wyoming so far the cops have not been able to listen to my private conversations
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This app works as advertised and it's not wrong to be aware and God damn protective of UR naturalized constitutional rights to privacy and protection from UNreasonable molestation!!!
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Absolutely useless. Don't waste your time.
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My internet was jumping on and off. I was not sure what was going on. It assured me I was on the internet I needed to be on. Found out I have a weak connection. Thanks.
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Lets you know when some jerk is trying to pull one over on you....dirty dirty theives and nosey hackers suck.
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Real eye opener! Thanks. Great App. Caught another one today. Just waiting to catch another one. Good app. And just caught someone else❣️They are the ones pd needs to catch.
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Still too soon for me to really say but it seems legit
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Been a TI for a while. This thing buzzes often while in my home.
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I don't think much about it because it's still learning.
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I have actually caught people parked in front of my house when this app alerts me....keep on improving on it
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The app makes u much more aware of what's going on around you. Tks
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It has caught several of them for me
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So far it does was it claims to
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Seems legit so far
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Not done yet. Hi
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Berry nice !!!!!
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Works good. Amazing app. Uses a bit of power. But does what it says.
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This app has been very useful
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Your app is a blessing. Thank you. Mary
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Works great in my neck of the woods
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Looks good .... we will see.
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Exactamundo
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Wiretappers immediately disabled it
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Awesome .
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Works great
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Good
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Great
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Made me open up my eyes even more! It is a little confusing to the average person but the more I read the more I got to understand a little bit more I would suggest try to make it a little bit more simpler for the average Joe... one more thing this app made me a little more pissed off to know what the f*** is going on out there! Improve this app make it even better! Don't stop what you doing
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Cool app. Covers all bases as far as I know. Its seems to be working well for me... Which is not a good thing for me l, but it does sound good on the reviews.
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I am not a computer illeteriate person but I think I may be able to get it right after the third time I've restarted the learning process. Accidentally whitelisting networks I should have blacklisted & vice versa. faq's extensive & currently a law student. This is very different! maybe just a few simple hints could help those of us who live in a area like me where the cell towers are very hard to identify without paying attention to weather the lac base station #'s are being switched up I can't tell i try to find the time. But I love what you guys are doing! Please keep up the great work!!
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From what I can tell - and this isn't an area of subject matter expertise for me, to be clear - it seems legitimate. A nice complimentary tool to the storied SnoopSnitch, perhaps?
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I love this app! It does exactly what it says it will! You just have to read the faq's and set the settings right! Points right at where the nasty little rats are!
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BEWARE!!!! THIS APP ACTS TOTALLY LIKE A TROJAN HORSE THAT IS USED TO STEAL PERSONAL & PRIVATE INFORMATION, PASSWORDS, AND CREDIT CARD INFO, ETC... I'm going to give this another try, but non-probing inexperienced phone users shouldn't. This app has some good reviews, and that's the ONLY reason that I'm giving this another shot. If I have to tear my phone up again to get this app uninstalled again & cleaned up again then I will. I want to see what this app try I'll does. My phone hasn't run right since my first install of this app. This app doesn't even show itself on the Settings app list so that you may uninstall it (I've NEVER seen that issue before). I had to uninstall it another way then MANUALLY check & explore ALL of the folders and files that I could on my phone, then let an app do a files cleanup and repair to get rid of the rest of it's trash. I'm TICKED!!!! Download at your own risk!
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Love this app! I live on bordertown with alot of feds and 3 border patrol stations. It doesn't go a couple days without red flagging a changed LAC. Would easily pay a few bucks for this if you could BLACKLIST by DEFAULT, and VIEW WHITELISTED CONNECTIONS. Also, in future perhaps a database of known towers with credentials, and a chart to reference location codes to their real-time general location. Thanks