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New Tech: Conductive concrete blocks radio waves, guarding against espionage
From Phys.org De-icing concrete could improve roadway safety, guard against corporate espionage ...By replacing the limestone and sand typically used in concrete with a mineral called magnetite, Tuan has shown that the mixture can also shield against electromagnetic waves. The electromagnetic spectrum includes the radiofrequency [...]
Upstate NY residents are notified of phone taps during prison escape.
During the well publicized prison escape in June of last year, by Richard Matt and David Sweat, a number of phones were tapped to help track down the convicts. Â New York Criminal Procedure Law section 700.50(3)Â Â statute states those whose phones are tapped must be notified [...]
Video voyeur caught in Connecticut. 431 counts of voyeurism and eavesdropping.
Beware of suspicious activity in any workplace. Spy-shops make hidden cameras and eavesdropping devices readily available. This individual was clearly disturbed, but probably functioned "normally" in his work. Â He had placed spy-shop clock-cameras in a life-guard shack where he worked. Some of the victims realized [...]
Interview with PwC’s cybersecurity partner Kris McConkey: “Perimeters are dissolving”
CIOs need to pull back from the perimeter and put in place security mechanisms around the data they are trying to protect, PwC’s partner in charge of cybersecurity, Kris McConkey, has advised. [via SiliconRepublic] “Securing systems is becoming increasingly difficult and the perimeters are dissolving [...]
Smart objects in your home
The CES, Consumer Electronics Show always brings some new devices worth paying attention to. Here are a few new "smart" devices reviewed by cnet. It's worth paying attention to all the new gadgets that can be controlled by your smart phone- make sure your phone is [...]
What We Know on U.S.-Israel Eavesdropping and Who Gets to Say ‘Told You So’
from Haaretz.com Reports that the NSA was listening in on Netanyahu's conversations created big waves, but what really happened and how significant is the seeming breach of trust? JTA - At first blush, it appears like a bombshell: The United States listened in on Israeli [...]
Insider cyber security threats increasingly worrisome to corporate security execs
John Mello reports in TechNewsWorld Security Execs Sweat Insider Threats Insider threats are becoming increasingly worrisome to corporate security executives. That is one of the findings in a survey of C-level business people Nuix released last week. "The insider threat seems to be a bigger concern [...]
Ireland: Listening device found in ceiling
Here is a little news from earlier in the year that we overlooked. The photos show the extent that some will go to in order to accomplish their eavesdropping. The Irish News, 5/13/2015 A former republican prisoner has discovered a sophisticated listening device embedded in the [...]
Spy toys for Christmas?
Every year there is an increasing number of spy-themed toys for kids. Â This year, one company wants the adults to get into the fun, spying on Santa, as well. The Santa Stake Out Kit by OpticPlanet For only $6499 you can get: [...]
Stories of a spy, Hugh Montgomery, 63 years in the CIA
Ambassador Hugh Montgomery is considered one of the founding fathers of the CIA after serving 63 years in the agency. Recruited as an OSS officer, Montgomery recounts his most harrowing and memorable experiences behind enemy lines.