Iowa - Three dispatchers at the Clinton County Law Center have filed a federal lawsuit claiming their personal phone calls were taped while they were at work. (more)
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Belgium investigates alleged wiretapping in Brussels
Belgium - Former Euro-deputy Koldo Gorostiaga assured that "all signs and precedents point at Spanish secret services." They showed the alleged wiretapping system during a press conference.
Belgium's Minister of Justice Laurette Onkelinx announced, during an appearance in the Federal Parliament, that a judicial investigation had been opened to find out if the offices of the Basque outlawed Batasuna party in Brussels had been wiretapped and if it had been the work of foreign secrete services, which would suppose "a violation of the sovereignty principle." (more)
Belgium's Minister of Justice Laurette Onkelinx announced, during an appearance in the Federal Parliament, that a judicial investigation had been opened to find out if the offices of the Basque outlawed Batasuna party in Brussels had been wiretapped and if it had been the work of foreign secrete services, which would suppose "a violation of the sovereignty principle." (more)
Pellicano Splash Landing
CA - Initially dubbed one of Hollywood's biggest scandals, the Anthony Pellicano wiretapping affair is landing with a thud.
A Feb. 15 Los Angeles Times story declared that prosecutors had filed "the latest and perhaps final federal indictment" in the case. But no one new was charged; the indictment merely adds more details of Pellicano's alleged wiretapping, including how he conspired with attorney Terry Christensen to tap the ex-wife of Kirk Kerkorian. (more)
A Feb. 15 Los Angeles Times story declared that prosecutors had filed "the latest and perhaps final federal indictment" in the case. But no one new was charged; the indictment merely adds more details of Pellicano's alleged wiretapping, including how he conspired with attorney Terry Christensen to tap the ex-wife of Kirk Kerkorian. (more)
Record number of wiretaps in 2006
Japan - Police in 2006 used a record-breaking number of authorized wiretaps to arrest 27 people nationwide in nine drug cases, Justice Minister Jinen Nagase told a Cabinet meeting Friday.
Compared with only five wiretaps conducted in 2005, the sharp rise "indicates authorized wiretapping seems to be taking hold as a means of criminal investigations," a Justice Ministry official said. (more)
Compared with only five wiretaps conducted in 2005, the sharp rise "indicates authorized wiretapping seems to be taking hold as a means of criminal investigations," a Justice Ministry official said. (more)
Eavesdropping Prevention Trick #633
Does the office loudmouth sit near you?Does your job involve confidential information?
Are co-workers eavesdropping on your private calls?
Install a small device which subtly raises the noise level around your office or cubicle. Cheap units emit a 'white or pink noise' (sounds like pleasant FM radio static), government security professionals prefer 'babble noise' - a cacaphony of unpredictable voices, music and background noise. Why? Because, predictable white and pink noise can be filtered out by serious eavesdroppers, babble is more secure.
Our favorite, Noisebath.
Other sound mitigation solutions...
Sonare
ANG-2200
Sonex
Noisemaster
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Atlas Sound
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REI
Atlas
LogiSon
Sound control is one element of a complete eavesdropping prevention program. If you don't have one, get one, here.
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Your own Project HT Lingual - E-sized and Commercialized
The U.S. survey, conducted by e-mail archive company Fortiva and Jeffrey Plotkin, a partner with the law firm Pitney Hardin LLP, found 63 per cent of those which have formal electronic communications retention and review policies (aka spying on employee emails) said it has improved visibility into the risk the organization is exposed to as a result of employee communications.
Twenty-six per cent of those organizations terminated an employee as a result of information gathered from e-mail surveillance, and 12 per cent uncovered customer complaints that were not previously escalated or disclosed. (more)
Twenty-six per cent of those organizations terminated an employee as a result of information gathered from e-mail surveillance, and 12 per cent uncovered customer complaints that were not previously escalated or disclosed. (more)
"Extras get scale, buddy!"
NY - In a rebuke of a surveillance practice greatly expanded by the New York Police Department after the Sept. 11 attacks, a federal judge ruled that the police must stop the routine videotaping of people at public gatherings unless there is an indication that unlawful activity may occur.
The restrictions on videotaping do not apply to bridges, tunnels, airports, subways or street traffic, Judge Haight noted, but are meant to control police surveillance at events where people gather to exercise their rights under the First Amendment. (more)
The restrictions on videotaping do not apply to bridges, tunnels, airports, subways or street traffic, Judge Haight noted, but are meant to control police surveillance at events where people gather to exercise their rights under the First Amendment. (more)
Friday, February 16, 2007
Play, "If I were King."
If somebody is openly recording everything you say, can you secretly record them?
How about if...
-- you're all state employees,
-- conducting public business,
-- in a government building,
-- on the taxpayers' time?
And what if...
-- a fire drill interrupts the official hearing,
-- so a covert recording bugs everyone who strays within earshot?
Those are some of the puzzles put before Leon County Circuit Judge John Cooper on Thursday in the case of a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer netted by Florida's felony law against secret recordings. The stakes are high. A conviction could cost Officer Albert Smythe his law-enforcement certification, besides the criminal penalties. (more)
How about if...
-- you're all state employees,
-- conducting public business,
-- in a government building,
-- on the taxpayers' time?
And what if...
-- a fire drill interrupts the official hearing,
-- so a covert recording bugs everyone who strays within earshot?
Those are some of the puzzles put before Leon County Circuit Judge John Cooper on Thursday in the case of a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer netted by Florida's felony law against secret recordings. The stakes are high. A conviction could cost Officer Albert Smythe his law-enforcement certification, besides the criminal penalties. (more)
If you liked "New Math"...
...you're just gonna' love the "New Daylight Savings."
All your 'automatic' clock adjusters, which operate via internal pre-programmed instructions, are now FUBAR'ed. The implications in the security and computer fields are far-reaching.
Who can we clock for this one???
-- Prankster, Ben Franklin, whose most outrageous ideas had a basis in brilliance. He originally broached the subject of candle-saving as a joke in his 1784 essay "An Economical Project?"
-- William WIllet, a London builder who published "The Waste of Daylight," in 1907?
-- The Germans, for first officially adopting the scheme in 1915?
-- WWI and WWII?
-- Or... the folks who decided to rewrite history again (in the age of computers) with their "Energy Policy Act of 2005?
"The time is, now; prepare!" (more)
All your 'automatic' clock adjusters, which operate via internal pre-programmed instructions, are now FUBAR'ed. The implications in the security and computer fields are far-reaching.
Who can we clock for this one???
-- Prankster, Ben Franklin, whose most outrageous ideas had a basis in brilliance. He originally broached the subject of candle-saving as a joke in his 1784 essay "An Economical Project?"
-- William WIllet, a London builder who published "The Waste of Daylight," in 1907?
-- The Germans, for first officially adopting the scheme in 1915?
-- WWI and WWII?
-- Or... the folks who decided to rewrite history again (in the age of computers) with their "Energy Policy Act of 2005?
"The time is, now; prepare!" (more)
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Is Your Cell Phone Bugged?
Bugged Cell Phones!!!
A hot 2000's topic delivered with cool retro 50's production values and a 60's tip of the hat to Mr. McGoohan.
Accurate and valuable.
Great job, Lauren!
Tapped Out
MI - Iosco County's insurance carrier will pay more than $800,000 to settle seven lawsuits related to alleged telephone eavesdropping at the county sheriff's department.
Three Iosco County Sheriff's Department dispatchers, two deputies and two employees of the Michigan State Police post in East Tawas sued the department after learning that their private telephone calls were recorded without their knowledge.
The seven plaintiffs will receive amounts ranging from $62,000 to $160,000 as payment for alleged damages and attorney fees, according to the settlement documents.
...the secret taping led to criminal charges against Iosco County Undersheriff Michael C. Bridson, who pleaded guilty in 2006 to two counts of felony eavesdropping under a delayed sentence. (more)
Three Iosco County Sheriff's Department dispatchers, two deputies and two employees of the Michigan State Police post in East Tawas sued the department after learning that their private telephone calls were recorded without their knowledge.
The seven plaintiffs will receive amounts ranging from $62,000 to $160,000 as payment for alleged damages and attorney fees, according to the settlement documents.
...the secret taping led to criminal charges against Iosco County Undersheriff Michael C. Bridson, who pleaded guilty in 2006 to two counts of felony eavesdropping under a delayed sentence. (more)
Luk, the dark side calls...
LukWerks Spy Camera
Spy Camera Hidden in a Clock
The LukWerks Spy Camera is the world's first ever networked Spy Camera that delivers the power of professional-grade video security.
The Spy Camera masquerades as a sleek, fully functioning digital clock. This hidden camera is perfect for coverage of any area of the home or small business that requires discreet observance.
The spy clock camera has a powerful 400 MHz onboard processor, which powers the camera's ability to provide superior image quality, motion detection, and intelligent image management. Installation and setup of the Spy Camera is a breeze. Just plug it into any electrical outlet and the hidden camera sends recorded video back to your PC! (more)
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Strange, but true! -- Bad Cupid
Valentine’s Day isn’t a great day for Cupid, Malik Cupid, that is.
Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore announced that Malik Cupid, 32, of Manhattan was arraigned Tuesday on one count of eavesdropping (and other charges).
Cupid assumed the identity of his ex-girlfriend ... while she was serving on active duty with the United States Army in Iraq. (more)
Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore announced that Malik Cupid, 32, of Manhattan was arraigned Tuesday on one count of eavesdropping (and other charges).
Cupid assumed the identity of his ex-girlfriend ... while she was serving on active duty with the United States Army in Iraq. (more)
SpyCams & Eavesdropping - A global fear
Fear of hidden spycams and bugs is the topic of this blog, from India.
"Your most intimate moments can now be used to humiliate and blackmail you. That sadly, is the flip side of technological advancement. What couldn't be thought of only a few years ago, is now, a nightmare than can happen to the anyone of us.
So, taking some precautions might be in order. Watch out for hidden spy cameras in changing rooms. The bigger stores will, hopefully, not violate your privacy but always be careful in smaller shops. The same thing would be advisable in unfamiliar public toilets and in obviously seedy looking hotel room...
Spycams apart, there are also bugs you need to worry about. Not bed bugs but of the the electronic kind. Private phone conversations have been printed in newspapers, so if you are in top secret business talks, or even just dirty talking to your spouse, you wouldn't want to be overheard. But the greater horror would be if somebody eavesdropped on you with the help of a bug." ~ Manali (more)
"Your most intimate moments can now be used to humiliate and blackmail you. That sadly, is the flip side of technological advancement. What couldn't be thought of only a few years ago, is now, a nightmare than can happen to the anyone of us.
So, taking some precautions might be in order. Watch out for hidden spy cameras in changing rooms. The bigger stores will, hopefully, not violate your privacy but always be careful in smaller shops. The same thing would be advisable in unfamiliar public toilets and in obviously seedy looking hotel room...
Spycams apart, there are also bugs you need to worry about. Not bed bugs but of the the electronic kind. Private phone conversations have been printed in newspapers, so if you are in top secret business talks, or even just dirty talking to your spouse, you wouldn't want to be overheard. But the greater horror would be if somebody eavesdropped on you with the help of a bug." ~ Manali (more)
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