German designer and programmer Julian Oliver, who is the author of a special script to lock Glasshole.sh points augmented reality Google Glass in the social networks Wi-Fi, decided to go a step further and created a consumer “spyware” device Cyborg Unplug, which is intended to partially get rid of the obsessive thoughts about covert surveillance.
The device is a conventional router, which is comparable in size to the old versions of the router Apple AirPort Express. All features of the device are covered at the program level. It is set up in such a way as to monitor and block in the Wi-Fi-network multiple devices with the possibility of taking photos and videos on the MAC-address.
It feeds on novelty from ordinary household outlet and emits a special sound when the device with the ability to shoot is in the immediate vicinity of the house. It is worth noting that the Cyborg Unplug cannot completely exclude the possibility of hidden recording devices, such as Google Glass, but disabling the gadget from the Wi-Fi-network will prevent the possibility of streaming video or publish photos in social networks.
In addition to the normal operating mode, providing the ability to block “unwanted guests» within its own network of Wi-Fi, available special mode All Out Mode, which blocks all attempts to connect to any surveillance devices Wi-Fi-network within the operating range Cyborg Unplug . At the same time, Mr. Oliver does not recommend this opportunity to get involved and warns that in some countries, the use of this function may be illegal.
“Anti-spyware” Cyborg Unplug the router will be offered in two versions, differing in the feature set. The cost of both models will be in the range of $ 50 to $ 100. Make a reservation on the device can be had September 30th.
Cyborg Unplug - «antispyware" Router function block unwanted devices by MAC-address
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