Global articles on espionage, spying, bugs, and other interesting topics.

Malicious Firmware Built Into PC During Manufacture

One of the top honchos in Homeland Security admitted to Congress something everyone who has ever done time in IT support knows: Gadgets other employees bring in from home are trouble.

Some come with a lot of empty space that could be filled up with valuable company information, for those who are into corporate espionage.

Others – mainly for those who are almost as computer savvy as they think they are – install drivers that can corrupt a workstation so completely it will eventually either go Sith or have to be buried at a crossroads with a stake through its heart. (Which it is depends on if the user is more Geek or more Goth.)

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Electronic Surveillance And Eavesdropping Products

In today’s technology-based world, electronic surveillance devices (bugs) are available almost everywhere, for well under $100. They are becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect.

This client briefing reviews some of the spy devices (electronic bugs) freely available online and elsewhere and provides some advice on how to plan for a sweep for listening devices and other suitable security controls.

For a free copy of our latest client briefing, “Electronic Surveillance / Eavesdropping Products”, please click here.