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Ultrasonic eavesdropping and microphone jamming- researching Cuban ailments

Kevin Fu and Wenyuan Xu, researchers with the University of Michigan and Zhejiang University in China, study the use of ultrasonic waves that may have been a possible source of recent ailments of diplomats living in Cuba. Causes of the symptoms of the diplomats and their families have not yet been confirmed, but one of the possible causes offered was the use of some sort of sonic "weapon".  Hearing about this caused Fu and Xu to wonder if ultrasound could be the culprit. Their research tries to explain possible ways the effects that were described could have been created leading them to also investigate ultrasonic eavesdropping and microphone jamming.

2018-04-02T22:48:25-04:00April 2nd, 2018|
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$1 million lawsuit against big oil companies for failing to protect employee from covert surveillance.

A civil lawsuit against several large oil companies for allegedly failing to act when a female drill rig engineer discovered a spy cam in her room is one step closer to a jury trial... it is one expensive reason why corporations need to take unauthorized surveillance seriously- and have a professional TSCM sweep team on call.

2018-02-20T20:35:45-05:00February 20th, 2018|
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Plugging leaks in government: Canadian experts soundproof new offices for Trudeau

Keeping conversations private and information confidential requires more than electronic inspections and fortified firewalls. When conducting TSCM sweeps we regularly find vulnerabilities that allow sound to escape from meeting rooms and offices. It may be through an air duct, heating vent, or other unexpected physical attribute. Canadian officials have spent millions plugging leaks in Ottawa's renovated West Block, a heritage building that will become a temporary home for the House of Commons later this year. But no plumbers were hired for the job. Instead, acoustical experts were called in to prevent eavesdropping in the halls by pesky journalists and others eager for hot information leaks.

2018-02-03T19:23:42-05:00February 3rd, 2018|
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Evi and Randy Quaid may have actually been bugged

From the “just because you’re paranoid, it doesn’t mean…” department.

Reported on Page Six

Evi and Randy Quaid might be justified in some of their paranoia. They say they were among the victims of wiretapping private eye Anthony Pellicano and his inside man at the Los Angeles Police Department, Sgt. Mark Arneson.

Evi and Randy Quaid

Randy, 67, who was nominated for an Oscar and other awards for his serious dramatic roles, was best known for his Cousin Eddie character in the “National Lampoon’s Vacation” movies before his career derailed about eight years ago.

The Quaids claimed to be victims of “Star Whackers,” a secret cabal that they say are responsible for the deaths of David Carradine and Heath Ledger. The couple said Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan were also targets.

Now, they say they’ve learned they were part of a recently settled class action suit against the LAPD and Arneson, who was […]

2018-01-26T20:12:52-05:00January 26th, 2018|
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School district worker arrested- some people still don’t realize eavesdropping is illegal!

If you are going to record -video or audio- there is a good chance you may be breaking the law. You may have good motivation, but don’t expect the courts – or your co-workers- to see it that way.
Such devices can appear anywhere, at home or in the work place.

from the Pocono Record

Pleasant Valley School District Director of Support Services Joshua Krebs was arraigned on wiretapping charges Tuesday. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Jan. 26.

Court papers allege Krebs electronically eavesdropped on conversations in the elementary school faculty break room in April 2016.

Krebs was still working at the school district as of Tuesday’s arraignment.

Krebs, 37, of Kunkletown, his hands clasped in front of him, appeared calm and did not speak at the arraignment. He sported a full beard, closely cut hair, and wore a gray suit with a blue shirt and gray patterned tie […]

2018-01-10T18:32:57-05:00January 10th, 2018|
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Early Spy Camera- circa 1890.

The temptation to use technology for spying has been with us for a long time. Carl Stormer purchased his first hidden camera- a "C.P. Stirn Concealed Vest Spy Camera"- when he was a young student of mathematics in Oslo. It was so small that the lens fit through the buttonhole in his vest with a cord that led down to his pocket, allowing him to snap his secret photos.

2018-01-04T10:54:18-05:00January 4th, 2018|
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Tech alert: Ultrasonic inaudible sounds can take over your phone or computer.

Voice recognition systems built into your phone, computer, or other devices, such as Siri, Google Now, Cortana, or Alexa, can respond to ultrasonic sounds far above your hearing range. If a computer or smartphone has the voice features activated, the device could secretly be given commands to make phone calls, access malicious websites, or many other vulnerable features without the user being aware. This could be used for deliberate eavesdropping, surveillance, or other form of espionage attack.

2017-09-08T09:29:39-04:00September 7th, 2017|
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TSCM Sweep discovers bugging device that had been in place for two years- Ghana

A look into the anatomy of a bug. Reports reveal that a bugging device was found installed in a Coat of Arms plaque in the office of the Ghana Lands and Natural Resources Minister. A previous occupant of the office claimed to have installed the bugging device over two years ago for his own security, but for the past two years the office was occupied by someone else who was unaware of the bug's existence. A new minister who took office in January, 2017,  had the TSCM sweep performed that found the bug.

2017-07-12T23:11:21-04:00July 12th, 2017|
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