rayhunter
A Rust tool for detecting IMSI catchers (cell-site simulators) on mobile hotspots like the Orbic RC400L.
What is rayhunter?
Rayhunter is an open-source Rust tool that detects IMSI catchers, also known as cell-site simulators or stingrays, which are devices used for cellular surveillance. It runs on mobile hotspots like the Orbic RC400L to identify unauthorized interception of mobile communications. The project focuses on accessibility and reliability to help users protect their privacy against surveillance.
Privacy-conscious individuals, activists, journalists, and security researchers who use mobile hotspots and want to detect potential cellular surveillance.
Rayhunter offers a user-friendly, open-source alternative to commercial detection tools, with a focus on minimizing false positives and supporting multiple devices through community contributions.
Overview
Rust tool to detect cell site simulators on an orbic mobile hotspot
Use Cases
Best For
- Detecting IMSI catchers on Orbic RC400L mobile hotspots
- Monitoring cellular networks for unauthorized surveillance devices
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