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Kremlin Wiretaps Dissident Blogger — Who Tweets and Posts Video of the Bug
from Wired.com, August 8, 2012, By Robert Beckhusen Alexei Navalny showed up to work in Moscow on Monday to discover he was being bugged. He called the police, like many perhaps would, but not before tweeting photos and video of himself and his colleagues taking the Kremlin’s [...]
Former Intel worker gets 3 years for industrial espionage – Hudson, Massachusetts
Thursday August 9, 2012 BOSTON (AP) - A former Intel Corp. worker in Massachusetts has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for stealing hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of computer chip manufacturing and design secrets while working for a rival company. Biswamohan [...]
Finding spyware on smart phones, review from Defcon
In this article from Forbes.com, the writer discusses a Defcon presentation by Michael Robinson. He tested a number of common "spy" apps and reveals many ways they can be detected. [Read Original Article] Espionage software isn’t just for Chinese intelligence agents and Eastern European identity [...]
Why corporate India is hiring detectives
These spies may not wear long black overcoats, black hats and black leather shoes, but at a time when corporates are consistently in a battle for one-upmanship, detectives give companies that extra edge they need to stay ahead. The rising trend can be judged by [...]
Sniffing out RF at the Olympics
pic.twitter.com/h9L2RYWc https://www.theverge.com/2012/8/2/3215016/wi-fi-police-london-olympics Apparently they were searching the airwaves for unauthorized wifi hotspots, or perhaps other wireless network problems. Similar steps can be taken for office environments. If someone set up a rogue access point in your office, that could open your network to intruders and [...]
Espionage for Everyone: Dead Drop — There’s an app for that
iOS spy game now availableSpying is still a popular pastime. PRESS RELEASEAug. 1, 2012, 12:15 p.m. EDTLive-Action Mobile Spy Game Introduces New Social Gameplay for Consumers, New Revenue Opportunities for Brands and Local Businesses SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Aug 01, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- From [...]
Police Sergeant has been indicted on wiretap charges
Sergeant indicted in illegal wiretap Source: abc2news.com A Baltimore City Police Sergeant has been indicted on charges of illegally recording, playing phone conversations with a judge.
Threat of foreign eavesdropping devices
Eavesdropping devices and bugs on sale in Japan. High tech electronic eavesdropping devices are sold openly in many foreign countries. They are easily obtained by anyone traveling on business or on vacation. These devices pictured were on sale in a small shop in [...]
In the news: FBI’s New Campaign Targets Corporate Espionage
reported from: The Wall Street Journal, by Evan Perez WASHINGTON—The Federal Bureau of Investigation's spy hunters usually shy away from drawing attention. But they're hoping the public takes notice of a new campaign trying to stop foreign spies from stealing trade secrets from U.S. companies. The [...]
In the news: Australia’s First Corporate Spy School Breaks Cover
Security 2012 Exhibition, to be held from July 25 – 27 at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, today announced that it will feature Australia’s first Corporate Spy School, developed by Specialist Corporate Intelligence Agency (SCIA). SCIA’s Corporate Spy School will offer businesses and government [...]