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Cellphone Tracking Tech Sold to Global Police
5 Nov
Summary
- Webloc technology uses cellphone signals for tracking.
- It's sold to law enforcement agencies globally.
- Technology is found in everyday apps like weather and gaming.
Penlink's Webloc technology is now being utilized by police departments across the globe, including in the United States and the United Kingdom. This system is designed to locate individuals by analyzing their cellphone signals.
The technology integrated into Webloc draws from methods found in various everyday applications such as weather apps, online gaming platforms, email services, and even religious applications. This diverse technological foundation allows for robust location tracking capabilities.
Last year, representatives from US digital intelligence entities presented Webloc's potential to international law enforcement agencies. These presentations underscored the growing adoption of advanced surveillance technologies by global security forces.
