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Promoting Spy Gear may not make you popular with the authorities.
The "Spy Van" of former Israeli Intelligence Officer, Tal Dilian, which came to light when he granted an interview to Forbes magazine has now caused a stir in Cyprus, where Dilian resides. The authorities there did not like the idea of someone offering such spying capabilities on their island.
Mystery text messages freaking out both recipients and senders.
Everyone has at least some fear or concern that their cell phone may be vulnerable to some form of hacking or cyber attack. This past week, a number of people (168,149 to be exact) surely thought that may have been the case when odd text [...]
FBI initiative and video series addresses hacking and election meddling.
The FBI has produced a video series as well as provided other tools and resources in an initiative called "Protected Voices". The initiative focuses on information security concerns that should be addressed by political campaigns, companies, and individuals. Even though the emphasis is on protecting the election process, much of the information applies to all types of information and cyber security threats faced by companies today.Â
In the news: October, 2019
Cisco Aironet critical flaw. | Man sentenced for phishing celebrities | Key-copying kiosks pose new threat | Hackers help track down missing persons.
Corporate espionage: Spy scandal at Credit Suisse, COO resigns after failed spy operation on other executive.
Sounding much like a John le Carré novel, the COO of Credit Suisse resigns after a failed spy operation on a former execuitve, and the contractor who hired the spies commits suicide.
Corporate espionage: Intelligence firm sued for spying on executive and his family.
Neil Gerrard, the global co-chair of Dechert’s lucrative white-collar crime practice, claims that corporate investigators from Diligence International have committed various torts connected to the alleged spying, including trespass and misuse of private information. He is reportedly seeking £100,000 in damages.
Surviving Mumbai: Conversations in Close Protection Podcast Episode.
In the Conversations in Close Protection podcast by Chuck Randolph and Chris Story, they recently interviewed Bob Nichols, head of NSA-Global Security Consultants, and discussed his incredible experience during the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India. Bob and his security team were out to dinner but quickly found themselves in the middle of the terrorist attack. His story of how his team reacted and helped lead a number of other guests to safety is worth listening to by everyone in the security and protection fields.
Camera found in Mexico’s National Palace
Cameras and surveillance devices end up in the darndest places. A spy camera was found in a meeting room in the National Palace, President López Obrador revealed Thursday morning. During a daily news briefing Lopez Obrador said the device had been found in a meeting [...]
Enhanced line tracing probe for the REI Talan telephone analyzer.
The REI Talan telephone analyzer is a great tool, with one shortcoming. The included HLP Harmonic Locator Probe does not do a good job of actually tracing cables. Here is an answer to the problem by using a small shortwave receiver tuned to the frequency of the signal that the Talan is emitting.
Multimillionaire Surveillance Dealer Steps Out Of The Shadows- Intellexa and Tal Dilian
A revealing look at a former Israeli Intelligence officer and multi-millionaire spy-tech dealer. Head of company Intellexa, makers of WiSpear, long-range wifi interception software, Tal Dilian opens up to show off his $9mil surveillance van and discuss the spy-tech industry for Forbes magazine.