Cognyte Sells a Mobile Cell Surveillance Van

Cognyte, an Israeli surveillance company, has developed a mobile cell surveillance van that uses technology to simulate a mobile phone tower. This technology, called FalcoNet, forces nearby phones to connect to it, allowing law enforcement to track phones in the area, regardless of whether they belong to a suspect or not. The FalcoNet simulator can be concealed in vehicles, backpacks, or attached to helicopters, providing flexibility for various surveillance missions. The technology is similar to the Stingray cell-site simulator, which was one of the first of its kind. Cognyte's contract with the state of Texas has revealed details about the FalcoNet system. The company's product enables law enforcement to conduct surveillance on a wide range of phones in a given area.