Corporate Espionage and Countermeasures News
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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.
Covert recording devices invade offices in New York
Recent incidents serve as a warning- recording devices are easily secreted in a variety of places and can be very difficult to find. All someone needs is access to the target location. This could include employees, executives, cleaners, contractors, former employees who may still have access, or even the public at large...
Deep fried computers. “USB Killer” destroys at least 66 computers at College of St. Rose.
USB sticks are a major insider threat concern, but usually for either copying and stealing confidential files or possibly installing malware onto a computer or network. This case involves a USB stick designed deliberately to destroy computers. A former student of College of St. Rose in Albany, NY purchased a "USB Killer" thumb drive. It is a device adapted to convert USB voltage to higher levels and feed it back into the computer thereby destroying at least the USB port and possibly much more.
International news: Columbia looking into bugging of Constitutional Court
Colombia’s prosecutor general has launched an investigation into the possible eavesdropping of the Constitutional Court that complained about possible bugs and wiretaps earlier this week. Colombia’s constitutional court said on Sunday it had been meeting in Club Nogal outside its normal offices citing suspicions that the court’s own offices are bugged and phone lines are being intercepted.
Florida Law Firm Victim of Eavesdropping- Case Study
Details have emerged of a recent eavesdropping and bugging operation at a West Palm Beach law firm that reveal classic eavesdropping techniques. Looking at the details, we find some things they did right, and some things they could have handled better.
Tech report: ARINST SSA-R2 handheld spectrum analyzer
First look at the ARINST SSA-R2 handheld, touch-screen, 6GHz RF spectrum analyzer.
Beware public spaces- when on your cell or just hanging with associates.
Trains, planes, buses, restaurants, or just on the street- keep your conversations private! Lessons learned...