09/02/2023
🔒 Mobile network operator tracking methods present privacy risks for users of 4G LTE routers, even those designed for user anonymization. Our open-source blue merle project mitigates those affecting the GL.iNet Mudi GL-E750 router.
Tracking of the Mudi’s activity, location, and, in some cases, the identification of the purchaser is possible through the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number, even if an anonymous SIM card is used. The storage of Basic Service Set Identifier (BSSID) and Media Access Control (MAC) addresses of connected devices also allow for activity and Wi-Fi-based location tracking. We added an IMEI, MAC and BSSID randomizer and a log wiper to mitigate these risks.
🔎 Read our latest blog post about the privacy risk assessment and blue merle's features to mitigate tracking risks here: https://www.srlabs.de/bites/blue-merle
📂 Download the open source software package on our GitHub. We are also looking forward to pull requests: https://lnkd.in/e526jw5K
📎 Find an article about why you need to change your IMEI to achieve cellular anonymity here (p. 38)https://inteltechniques.com/issues/005.pdf
Kudos to our Infrared Team for their great work.
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