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Chinese-Made Portable Power Banks Can Spy on Users: Report

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Chinese-Made Portable Power Banks Can Spy on Users: Report
A Chinese-made portable power bank. Public domain
Alex Wu
8/6/2022|Updated: 8/6/2022
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Mainland Chinese media recently revealed that China-made portable power banks can eavesdrop on and locate users. They are available on the Chinese market and are not regulated by the regime.

The periodical Ban Yue Tan reported on July 27 that in recent years, power banks that can eavesdrop, position individuals, and have other functions that spy on users, are sold on the market. Just by modifying a built-in communication SIM card, the power bank can be transformed into a listening device and a tracker, enabling remote monitoring and precise positioning anytime, anywhere.

Alex Wu
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Alex Wu is a U.S.-based writer for The Epoch Times focusing on Chinese society, Chinese culture, human rights, and international relations.
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