Building a $40 Stingray Detector That Fits in an Altoids Tin

📰 Medium · Cybersecurity

Learn to build a portable Stingray detector for $40 using an Altoids tin, and understand its significance in cybersecurity

intermediate Published 16 Apr 2026
Action Steps
  1. Gather materials, including an Altoids tin, a USB cable, and a notebook
  2. Configure the detector using a software-defined radio
  3. Build the circuit using a microcontroller and necessary components
  4. Test the detector using a signal generator or a known Stingray device
  5. Apply the detector in various environments to detect potential Stingray activity
Who Needs to Know This

Cybersecurity professionals and hobbyists can benefit from this project to detect and prevent Stingray attacks, which can compromise mobile device security

Key Insight

💡 A Stingray detector can be built using off-the-shelf components and can help detect IMSI catchers, which are used to intercept mobile communications

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