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.

Do you have a doorbell camera mounted at your front entrance? The answer is likely affirmative. In a world where smart technology is on the rise, security devices such as doorbell cameras have become essential for many homes. However, in shared driveways in Palmdale, California, and similar areas, these devices can be surprisingly ineffective.

We have received a message from Maureen, who indicated that her Ring doorbell camera, installed in her driveway, has been persistently unable to record her neighbors or their guests. Despite being correctly positioned and fully powered, the camera seems to struggle with understanding the cause of its repeated impacts with the wall. This scenario leads to a significant inquiry: Could a signal jammer device be affecting the Ring camera's performance?

It has been established that wireless jammer device interfere with the effective operation of Ring doorbell cameras. These devices work by sending out radio frequency signals that block or disrupt the communication between the camera and its receiver, leading to a temporary inability to function. What techniques can be employed to determine if such a device is in operation?

How to detect jamming attacks on security cameras using noise levels

The levels of noise present in the vicinity of a security camera can hint at potential interference issues. These levels are assessed in dBm (decibel milliwatts), where lower values correspond to lesser noise interference, and higher values are associated with more significant noise interference.

By using a decibel meter such as this, homeowners like Maureen can ascertain whether there are any abnormal activities or fluctuations in noise levels in the vicinity of her cameras that could signify interference.

Unexpected Interference

In the East Greensboro area of North Carolina, Carol demonstrates her Ring cameras, which are affixed to both doors of her residence to monitor and document the activities occurring around her home. It seems that someone has successfully learned how to disable her internet, thus circumventing the surveillance capabilities of the Ring cameras.

Use a separate network for your devices

Creating a separate network for devices such as Ring cameras can provide an enhanced level of security. These devices are capable of communicating with other devices on the same network, including laptops, smartphones, or tablets. However, some of these devices may have weak security features or vulnerabilities that could enable hackers to gain remote access or control, potentially compromising your privacy and data.

One effective means of protecting these devices is through their isolation from other networks. This requires the creation of a separate Wi-Fi network specifically for your internet-connected devices, like your Ring doorbell camera, while ensuring that no other traffic is permitted on this network. This practice safeguards against unauthorized access or control over any data transmitted. Moreover, it prevents malicious actors from leveraging your IoT device as a gateway to compromise other devices on your main network.