Corporate Espionage and Countermeasures News
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Prestigious Yacht Builder Finds Eavesdropping Devices in Complex Spy Case
Suspicious individuals were noted repeadedly around the Ferretti Group headquarters and hotels frequented by the company Executive Director, Xu Xinyu. This prompted the hiring of a professional TSCM team to conduct inspections of his office and other rooms, including the offices of the secretary and a translator. They found microphones and transmitters in the directors office and devices hidden in electric outlets in the other rooms. Any suspicious activity could be cause for concern and prompt the need for a thorough TSCM inspection. In this case it was not just the principal, but the secretary and translator as well, whose offices were compromised.
Recording device found in New Canaan, CT
A New Canaan man reported to police that he had found a recording device. He believed his wife had been eavesdropping on him, and when confronted she admitted it. He told authorities that he “runs a business from his home office and that she was intentionally and knowingly eavesdropping on his private business conversations with colleagues and other personal conversations,” the warrant application said.
14 Surveillance Devices Found- Office of Management and Budget in US Virgin Island
Who is the bad guy? They are not always easy to recognize. A company offering a number of services including security, cyber security, and digital marketing, has been revealed to be the source of over a dozen eavesdropping devices planted in government offices [...]
China warns their own people to beware of eavesdropping devices and espionage activities
China warns their own people of eavesdropping threats. It is good for everyone to take heed!
Are your trade secrets protected? TSCM can help.
Trade Secrets need protection or their status may not stand up in court. A $2 Billion judgement for trade secret theft by deliberate corporate espionage was recently reversed. Click to read more.
Eavesdropping devices found ahead of Polish government meeting.
Eavesdropping devices were discovered in advance of a Polish government cabinet meeting.
Who’s Listening?
Who is listening to your communications? Hopefully your radio traffic is not being played back on TikTok! Recent news articles have shown how a ham radio enthusiast on TikTok has been posting recordings of two-way radio traffic he has overheard.
Discovery of hidden camera in home of Wimbledon finalist Nalbandian (video)
Video of hidden camera discovery at home of Wimbledon finalist.
Bizarre lawsuit accuses Ben Affleck and Matt Damon of stalking and bugging.
Bugged by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon? Don't judge until after you read the complaints...
“Mobile Office” takes on new meaning with mobile eavesdropping protections.
Don't ignore your vehicle security. Ford is now working to enhance electronic privacy in their vehicles. They have filed a new patent entitled "Motor Vehicle Workspace with Enhanced Privacy". Be sure to include important vehicles in your comprehensive TSCM Technical Threat Analysis. Click to read more.