Surveillance Threats

 

There are many different ways that spies gather information about people and organisations. This is a list of the major surveillance threats faced by companies who find their business information is under attack.

Radio Bugging.

Now very cheap and easy to obtain, radio bugs can transmit confidential conversations over long distances

GSM Bugs.

Mobile phone technology has been adapted to allow the phone network to be bugged with comparative ease. If you suspect a GSM bug go to a LARGE and professionally recognised TSCM company who have the budget to obtain the very expensive devices used to detect and properly jam GSM bugs.

Concealed video cameras

Video cameras recording digitally can be as small as a ballpoint pen, yet can store hours of covert footage.

Telephone bugging.

Telephone 'wire taps' rarely cause the whistles and clicks that we see in the movies. However, bug sweeping eqipment, when used correctly is capable of fining telephone bugs.

Computer Network and PC monitoring

Access to the web is essential to the modern business, but does open up new vulnerabilities that hackers are eager to exploit.

Keystroke Logging

A logger is a piece of software that records which keys are pressed on a PC's keyboard. They do have their legitimate uses, but can also be used for illicit purposes.

Stealing Documents

Old fashioned theft is still a major concern.

Copying unattended confidential documents

If someone copies a document, it is still theft, but you may never realise it has been stolen.

Intercepting confidential office waste

Beloved of lazy spies who don't mind getting a bit dirty.

Bribery

In times of financial insecurities, your information could become a temptation to members of your own staff who have easy access and understand the potential value to a competitor.