A Hacked Mobile Antenna In A Backpack Could Spy On Cell Phone Conversations. Two security experts with the firm iSEC told Reuters that they've developed a system that would allow pretty much anyone, with as little as $250 worth of equipment, to make a mobile spy station that could get illicit access to any Verizon device.
Ever wanted to feel like the NSA? The hack relies on a femtocell, a smallish mobile antennae sold by wireless carriers like Verizon and AT&T that act like very small cell towers. You typically use a femtocell in areas where you don't have cell service; plug it into your broadband connection and it'll deliver a strong signal with about a 40-foot range. Space Invaders Couch. 2013-07-17 22:22 - Popular Mechanics - Automotive Care, Home Improvement, Tools, DIY Tips.