Hidden device that transmits location information found in a car used by members of the British government, a British newspaper reported I (owned by Daily Mail and General Trust). According to sources in the intelligence publication, Chinese intelligence services may be behind this.
The geolocation device was found inside a “sealed part” imported from China. According to the newspaper, we are talking about a SIM card capable of transmitting location data. Sources told me that such a device allows you to constantly record movements and create a “rich picture of activity.”
According to unnamed intelligence officials, the discovery is indicative of China’s “broad approach” to surveillance in the West, rather than “a specific target of ministry vehicles.” The interlocutor of i, who previously worked in the kingdom’s security services, suggested that not only China, but also Russia could receive the data.
The British newspaper notes that SIM cards are installed in various components of many modern cars. This allows manufacturers to obtain information on the operation of the machines. Manufacturers such as BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Volkswagen and Volvo are collaborating with China’s Unicom to equip vehicles with fifth generation communication devices. In 2021, Unicom was identified as a threat to US national security.
