A man, who is currently wanted in connection with a series of home invasions in Queens, New York, was recorded by a residential security camera while attempting to use a Wi-Fi jammer to disrupt the signal of a Wi-Fi-enabled security camera. Despite his efforts, the signal was restored, allowing the camera to successfully capture his actions.
The suspect was known to enter homes unlawfully during the day, taking valuable items such as cash, jewelry, and luxury goods, while ransacking the properties. It remained uncertain whether the police were focused on a single suspect or if there were multiple individuals possibly collaborating in these crimes.
According to ABC 7 NY, it has been noted that the homeowners are usually not at home when the suspect arrives, which seems to occur just as they are departing. Since July 24, New York police have reported a minimum of five break-ins occurring in a similar pattern.
A break-in occurred at the residence of Imran Ahmed in Queens Village.
The footage from a Wi-Fi-enabled security camera located in the home was not obstructed during some segments of a home invasion. This footage revealed a chilling scene of a man, covered in assorted cloth items, slithering across the floor. He was observed pushing a backpack and a black box, believed to be a WiFi signal jammers. Despite his intentions, the plan was ineffective, as the camera's signal was not disrupted during certain times he was present, capturing his actions on video.
Ahmed conveyed that an alert was issued around 2:30, signaling that their Wi-Fi was down. He expressed that initially, he "didn't find it concerning."
In the footage, the man climbs the stairs, and as he comes back down, he pronounces something that closely resembles, "Tony, Tony, Tony, Tony."
Ahmed observed that they were situated just two blocks away from the police precinct. He articulated that witnessing an event of this kind is profoundly scary.
A property under investigation by the police reported the theft of $30,000 in jewelry and an $8,000 Louis Vuitton handbag.
Officials in La Cañada Flintridge began noticing thieves were using Wi-Fi blocking devices to bypass home security systems like cameras and door sensors.
In response to an increase in home break-ins by “sophisticated criminals” in the San Gabriel Valley, the city of La Cañada Flintridge announced Tuesday that it has increased law enforcement patrols and begun taking steps to curb crimes that rely on new technology.
Arabo Parseghian of the city’s administrative services department said the city is working with the Crescenta Valley Police Department and Los Angeles County to expand police presence while officials try to stop thieves who are taking advantage of wireless technology.
“For wireless cameras, alarm systems and door sensors, a lot of criminals are now trying to rely on Wi-Fi jammers to combat them,” Parseghian said.
He said city officials began noticing criminals were using Wi-Fi jammers to get around them. Blocking devices to bypass security systems so that even if a burglary occurs, they won’t alert homeowners.
An attempted burglary a few months ago confirmed officers’ suspicions when deputies found items left behind by the criminals, Parsekin said.
“They left some equipment behind, one of which was a Wi-Fi signal blocker which we seized as part of the evidence in the burglary, and we’re seeing this as a trend among criminals today.”
He added that the city has seen seven to eight burglaries a month lately.
In addition to the increased patrols, the sheriff’s department will do some undercover work, and the city will also purchase Flock Safety cameras, which can read license plates and flag suspicious vehicles, including those that may have warrants.
City officials also recommend that homeowners update the firmware on all firewalls and home security devices and install glass detectors on doors that can send alerts.
With the summer holidays approaching, authorities are encouraging residents to sign up for “vacation checks” with the sheriff’s department and to communicate plans with trusted people.
“If you trust your neighbors, if you have a good relationship, let them know, ‘Hey, I’m going out of town.’ ”
The Internet is an extremely powerful tool that provides endless possibilities for work and play, with access to a wide range of information in just a few clicks. However, it also poses significant risks to privacy, security, and authority, both in professional and private settings.
It is a common reality that WiFi networks are easily misused. To combat these issues, using a WiFi blocker may be a solution. Whether you want to regain control of your family life, workplace, or protect your children, a Wi-Fi blocker can give you peace of mind.
Before buying a WiFi jammer, it is important to evaluate the performance of your WiFi router. Different router models offer different levels of control and settings.
The general rule is to choose a WiFi jammer that can pinpoint the frequency on which your WiFi router communicates with your devices. To achieve this, you should identify the specific channels that your router supports and buy a signal jammer that can block at least one of those channels.
For example, if your WiFi router can be manually set to work only on the 2.4 GHz band, a simple jammer that blocks the 2.4 GHz frequency will be enough. However, if you don't have control over the channels of your WiFi router, you'll need to invest in an advanced WiFi blocker.
If you plan to use your WiFi blocker in different locations outside of your home, the process becomes more unpredictable. It may not always be possible to determine the performance of wireless routers in different locations. In this case, you can either equip yourself with a router that covers the most common channel options or invest in an advanced Wi-Fi blocker that can cover a wider frequency range.
I’ve done everything possible to get the camera work. But RING doesnt have any way to block wifi jammers from preventing the cameras from work. My neighbor has been jamming the wifi signal to my garage camera. I’ve changed the camera, got the chime, added a wifi extender, changed my modem, hidden my network, called police, called FCC, XFINITY INTERNET, Ring customer service and NO ONE FRICKING CARES. They’ve been on my property but it doesnt show it on camera. When i leave 2 or 5 mins later my camera will go offline. All the other cameras is working but they’re able to target 1 camera. They’ve developed something and has been testing it. Everytime the camera doesnt want to turn on or go offline it always involves them. I turn on my camera departing and arriving home. As soon as they see me leaving or coming home it states streaming error or the camera would freeze. When it goes offline i have to turn around to head back home just to see if they’re doing anything my property.
I’ve seen paper tissue on my hedges which i cleaned up because i saw it on the video. I went to pick up my kids came back there was a another huge paper towel out of view of the camera but no video or clip to show they were there. It sends the message i can do this and you cant do anything about it. Listen… the day i find anyone of them on my property im going to jail. These Camera works up until it can be disarmed because Ring or my internet provider doesnt have anything in place to pervent it. I’ve been on the phone with Xfinity, Ring and Verizon countless hours and no solution. Because when the internet is blocked i gotta use my cellphone data. This is RIDICULOUS that no one is investigating things of this nature. This is a HUGE Blindspot especially paying so much for these camera. NOTHING TO PREVENT A SIGNAL FROM DISARMING YOUR CAMERA. I dont need no apologies i Need a SOLUTION TO FIX THE ISSUE. Just because Wifi signal blocker are illegal doesnt mean someone cant still get access to it… Your cameras are not safe. HELL, NO CAMERAS ARE SAFE IF THEY’RE ABLE TO DO THIS…
In a case like this have looked into either a hardwired camera system like something from Reolink, or if that’s not logistically possible, maybe a camera that can record to an SD card like a Wyze or tp-link? Wyze cams are about $25 to $30 and can record to SD card 24/7 even if wifi goes down. Not sure about tp-link but I think some can record to SD card.
if they are only targeting one camera, most likely they are using a deauther, not a wifi jammer. Wifi jammer will knock your entire wifi network out. A deauth attack will target individual devices.
An international burglary ring is suspected of using high-tech equipment to spy on expensive homes.
A search of the suspects' vehicles revealed cameras disguised with leaves.
Police say the burglary ring secretly installed hidden cameras outside homes so they could tell when the homeowners were away.
In another incident, police arrested two men who they say threw Wi-Fi jammers from their cars. Wi-Fi signal jammer are used to disrupt home security systems like Ring cameras.
The same person was arrested in both incidents.
All of the men are from Colombia. They are suspected of traveling to the U.S. on what authorities call "burglary tourism."
A couple has gone public with their security cameras saying they missed a burglar entering their home through a second-floor bedroom window because a Wi-Fi jammer disabled the security system.
"We learned from detectives that they installed Wi-Fi jammers that cut off the signal to the Ring cameras," Mytien Goldberg told Inside Edition.
"My cameras went offline around 9:30 p.m., and then they left the front of the house at 10:16 p.m.," Ala Tabatabai said.
The couple's home was vandalized when the thieves dragged a heavy safe that had been bolted to a closet out of the house.
"[Wi-Fi jammers] can disrupt any wireless system, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and radio frequencies," Officer Vahe Abramyan told Inside Edition. Abramyan said a single jammer could disrupt wireless systems for an entire neighborhood.
Federal law prohibits the sale and use of Wi-Fi jammers, but people buy them online and overseas.