
A UCL study reveals commercial spy device detectors are ineffective, giving domestic abuse victims a false sense of security, as they often fail to identify hidden surveillance devices.
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Domestic abuse victims are increasingly at risk from hidden spy devices.
Commercial detectors intended to help domestic abuse victims find hidden spying devices may actually give them a false sense of security, a study has found. [...] AliExpress has been contacted for comment. [...] Other international helplines may be found via www.befrienders.org.
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Increased regulatory action against spy device sales in the UK
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