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harmonica bug

Noun

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harmonica bug (plural harmonica bugs)

An electronic eavesdropping device (bug) that attaches to a landline telephone and is activated or deactivated by a specific tone. When activated, it prevents the telephone from ringing but activates its microphone to transmit to another telephone at a remote location.

Synonym: infinity transmitter

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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