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N.Y. Authorities Warn of Porch Pirates Using 'Wi-Fi Jammers'

Thieves may use illegal Wi-Fi jammers to disrupt smart-home security, but authorities say such devices are hard to obtain and smart systems have countermeasures, officials warn.

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In parts of the country, some package thieves are using "Wi-Fi jammers" to impact doorbell camera footage.

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N.Y. authorities warn of porch pirates using 'Wi-Fi jammers'

In parts of the country, some package thieves are using "Wi-Fi jammers" to impact doorbell camera footage.

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Spectrum Local News broke the news in United States on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.
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