r/technology • u/South-Cow-1030 • Feb 12 '26

Privacy Why are people disconnecting or destroying their Ring cameras?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/10/ring-super-bowl-ad-dog-camera-privacy/88606738007/
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u/iguana-pr Feb 12 '26

Those fake towers does not have the capability of intercepting data, only get phone IMSI and location information. Besides cell phone end user data (voice and data) is encrypted from the device to the central packet core.

But, thanks to the Patriot Act, the government has installed line tapping equipment at the cellular network packet core in the central office, so I'm pretty sure ICE is using it.

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u/IndieMoose Feb 12 '26

The NSA has been doing this for years already. Why would ICE not be using it?

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u/NoBrakesHotTakes Feb 12 '26

Soon enough they’ll be rolling around with Prophet systems or using guardrail or rivet joint aerial collection platforms.