Business Espionage Controls and Countermeasures

GSM Bugs

GSM tracking devices and audio and video bugs are now the most commonly used bugs used by spies all over the world.

GSM bugs use mobile phone networks to enable the user to dial in to the bug from anywhere in the world. With a simple audio bug you can phone it and listen in to what is being said in the vicinity of the bug.

The bug itself can be tiny. A simple web search quickly shows an audio GSM bug measuring just 52mm x 38mm x 13mm.This "Ultra Mini GSM Bug" retails for just about £100, but if you are prepared to spend a bit more the size gets even smaller.

Anti GSM devices

QCC's new SearchLight UMTS/GSM detection and location system is one example of the new batch of tools for fighting against GSM based bugs.