Spying device detectors may give domestic abuse victims false sense of security, study finds

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Key context: <p>Many tools fail to help victims find hidden cameras, microphones and trackers, leaving them at risk of ongoing surveillance</p><p>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.</p><p>The consumer detection tools claim to identify hidden cameras, microphones or trackers through methods such as signal-strength readings, infrared lens detection and scanning for wifi or Bluetooth devices.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/aug/23/spying-device-detectors-may-give-domestic-abuse-victims-false-sense-of-security-study-finds">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.