The latest in keeping your private information, well,
private. This device has the power to boot any spyware that may be on your
computer or Wi-Fi. The cyborg unplug has the ability to detect drones, Google
Glass, cameras/microphones that are listening or watching what you are doing,
and much more. This device was created by Julian Oliver, who wrote a script (http://julianoliver.com/output/log_2014-05-30_20-52)
on how to detect and remove Google Glass on a local network.
How does this device work? Well Wi-Fi devices have
signatures that are provided by the manufacturers. These are sent out when
connecting to wireless networks. Cyborg Unplug detects these signatures, in
which the owner of the device has went in and selected not to be on their Wi-Fi.
While the device is guarding the network, if the Cyborg Unplug detects a device
that shouldn’t be on the network it will either alarm the owner or boot the spyware off
itself.
This device is great for personal and business use. With
everything out there that can affect how we use our technology, we should take
great precautions and defend what we use a regular basis that contains either
personal, business, or school related material. Hackers are becoming smarter
and with simple things like mobile phones, laptops, and Google Glass that they
can simply go out and buy, they can hack our information very easily with the
correct resources.
Stop The Cyborgs (http://stopthecyborgs.org/),
which is a campaign in favor of privacy and believes some of these devices and technologies
goes against our constitutional rights as human beings. There are many
businesses that agree with this campaign and have posted signs in their
buildings that do not permit things such as Google Glass being used by
customers while they are at their business.
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The Good: I feel as though many people and businesses could benefit from this device. Not only large corporations, but even restaurants and coffee shops can use something as simple as this.
The Bad: This is a newer device and hasn't came out yet. The scheduled date is September 30th. There will be bugs that need to be worked out and a potential hacker could even find their way around this device. They aren't certain yet. Also, the price ranges from $50-$100. That isn't very expensive, but you could still be taking a chance with something this new on the market.
Overall: I would purchase this device. I think it would be a great addition to help protect my information. Also, from a business perspective I believe this device would benefit me, my employees, and my customers.
For more information on this device and to purchase a Cyborg Unplug, please visit: http://plugunplug.net/
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