Corporate Espionage and Countermeasures News
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Large scale security camera breach of Verkada- hackers claim access to almost 150,000 cameras
Cloud CCTV company Verkada suffers a breach exposing almost 150,000 cameras. Security measures in one area may just move the target to a different area. Click to read more.
Security podcast episode focuses on TSCM- The Circuit Magazine
I was happy to be on the Circuit Magazine podcast with Phelim Rowe and Elijah Shaw discussing TSCM and related security concerns. Click to learn more.
Morse code still active and being used to bypass security in cyber attacks.
Morse code used to hide malicious URLs in a novel phishing attack.
Where do your cameras point? Courthouse conducts sweep for hidden cameras after CCTV installation.
CCTV cameras in your facility can be very important for security. At the same time, though, it is important to consider the privacy concerns of employees. A courthouse in Jackson County, Alabama, had security cameras installed in 2019 after an incident involving firearms. This sounds [...]
Welcome to 2021
I've been away from the keyboard for a while, so I thought I would post a few updates as we begin the new year. - hidden cameras, recording devices, horses on the loose, and the passing of two spy genre greats in 2020.
IoT update: Are your appliances taking over? Coffee maker ransomware and eavesdropping vacuums.
Smart appliances have been sought after since long before the Jetson’s and Disney’s Tomorrowland. With the Internet of Things and cloud connected devices, there is even more of a concern as so many dreams of the past come to reality. Here are some recent developments that may cause you to double check your firewall.
Two podcasts discuss TSCM and it’s application with Charles Patterson.
Two recent security podcasts discuss Technical Surveillance Countermeasures with Charles Patterson. "Conversations in Close Protection" is geared toward the executive protection professional and "The Risk Advisor" podcast is oriented more toward the corporate security director and business owner. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy.
Hidden camera news- camera “left behind” in FOP president’s office.
When you move into new facilities or new offices, and when previous executives move out, get transferred, or (especially) fired, that is an important time to have your offices swept for possible surveillance devices. The former president of the Fraternal Order of Police in [...]
Beware the open mic!
MLB General Manager caught on open mic creates an embarrassing situation. Once information has "left the building" it's difficult to get it back!
Passwords on Display
Where do you store your passwords? Recent blunders on TV reveal passwords in plain view of the camera.