Thursday, July 31, 2014

The Many Uses of Listening Devices

Listening devices are perhaps the most popular and most widely available spy gadgets out there. They range from little transmitters with poor quality to high tech devices that allow you listen in, virtually undetected able, from 300 yards away. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes and disguises. Listening devices are used to gather different types of information, and can be helpful in a variety of cases where you are investigating just about anything. Covert listening devices are the best friend of any surveillance professional, and are more than helpful for the beginner or the amateur.

You can use listening devices to gather evidence and collect information on a variety of issues. They can be used to allow you to make sure that your kids are safe, that your partner is faithful, or to help you discover what others plan and say behind your back. They are immensely useful in divorce cases and custody hearings, and they can also be used to help you protect yourself from false accusations and they can even be used when you bug yourself in order to make sure you have the right way of any conversation that might have taken place.

Listening devices can be used in a variety of manners as well. You can place small and inexpensive radio frequency transmitters in nearly any room to hear what is going on. These are practically untraceable, and they are not usually noticed by the common run of people. If you are worried, however, spy bugs come in a variety of innocuous disguises that fool people into thinking that the device is a pen, a pair of reading glasses, or a cell phone. This allows you to listen in without arousing any suspicion at all.

You can learn how to tap your own phone line in order to know what people in your family are saying and whom they are calling. It is also useful to help you record all of your own conversations. Such listening devices can serve as protection to you, allowing you to have evidence against someone who might try to betray you down the road. You can accomplish just about anything you need to do with the help of listening devices.

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Listening devices are perhaps the most popular and most widely available spy gadgets out there. They range from little transmitters with poor quality to high tech devices that allow you listen in, virtually undetected able, from 300 yards away. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes and disguises. Listening devices are used to gather different types of information, and can be helpful in a variety of cases where you are investigating just about anything.

Tuesday, July 29, 2014

The Latest in Spy Gear

Keeping up with the latest spy gear is a great way to make sure that you are at the cutting edge of surveillance. As technology becomes more advanced, spy gear becomes better and easier to hide. Two of the most recent developments in high tech surveillance have to do with cell phones and with GPS tracking. Both of these technologies have been around for quite some time, but the latest incarnations, cell phone bugs and the Spy Matrix GPS, offer capabilities unparalleled to this date.

Cell phone spy gear has become very sophisticated. There are mini GPS trackers that you can put in cell phones and know where that phone is. That is great for keeping track of teenagers. Additionally, they are helpful in that you can find a loved one who might be in trouble simple by seeing where the cell phone is.

However, there are even more sophisticated possibilities with cell phones. You can purchase a phone that will allow you to listen in on other people’s conversations. Simply give the phone bug to whomever you want to listen in on, and whenever they make a call, or when someone calls her or him, the phone you carry rings. You can hear the whole conversation. Even better, the phone actually works as a regular cell phone, allowing you to make and receive calls.

The Spy Matrix GPS is the ultimate in global positioning tracking spy gear. It is the smallest real time tracker to date, and includes one of the best mapping systems on the market. This is technology that the spies in the CIA use. Spy Matrix is so small that it can even fit in a purse. Plus, it is more portable than traditional car tracking systems. It can be easily hidden in the car so that a thief won’t even know it is there (and thus won’t know to disable it).

Spy gear is constantly evolving to meet the needs of those who use it. Additionally, with technology advancing as it is, you will be able to do even more. But for now, cell phone bugs and the Spy Matrix GPS are top of the line products that everyone interested in surveillance should include in their spy gear.




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Keeping up with the latest spy gear is a great way to make sure that you are at the cutting edge of surveillance. As technology becomes more advanced, spy gear becomes better and easier to hide. Two of the most recent developments in high tech surveillance have to do with cell phones and with GPS tracking. Both of these technologies have been around for quite some time, but the latest incarnations, cell phone bugs and the Spy Matrix GPS, offer capabilities unparalleled to this date.

Sunday, July 27, 2014

The Latest Email Scam Is Nothing New

Q: I recently received an email that supposedly came from eBay that said someone had attempted to log into my eBay business account without authorization (whatever that means). The email instructed me to click a link to re-enter and confirm my account information to make sure that my account had not been hacked. Being naturally paranoid I contacted eBay directly and found that my account had not been hacked and that this email was actually from someone trying to steal my eBay account information. Is there nothing that can be done about this kind of thing? -- Wesley C.

A: The only thing you can do, Wesley, is be thankful that your paranoia kicked in because you were about to fall victim to just one of the latest attempts by thieves to steal your personal and credit card information.

As you discovered, the email you received was not from eBay, but from someone using a forged email address that gave the impression that the email was really from eBay. If you had clicked the link to “re-enter and confirm” your personal and credit card information, you would have been taken to a website that probably looked a lot like eBay, but was really a fake site created for the sole purpose of stealing your information. You would have been instructed to enter your eBay account information and other personal information, including your social security number, checking and savings account information, driver’s license number, and credit card number. In the end you would have supplied the thieves with everything they need to steal your identity.

The eBay scam is just the latest in a long line of sophisticated attempts to steal personal information through online means. Customers of PayPal, Amazon, Dell Computer, eTrade, Bank One, and many other online merchants have been the target of such scams in recent years.

The shear number of eBay customers is the main reason that eBay has become the most popular target of scam artists trying to steal personal information from individuals and businesses alike.

As we talked about way back in 2003, thanks to the Internet, stealing someone’s identity has never been easier. At any given moment, there are thousands of Internet thieves using all manner of high tech wizardry in an attempt to steal personal and business information from unsuspecting souls, and many times they can gain access to this information simply by asking the person to provide it through fraudulent means, like a fake email.

While most people are familiar with identity theft, most business men and women never think about it happening to them, at least on a professional level. Consider this: if a criminal can learn your business checking account number or the number of your company credit card, they can steal far more from your business than if they had simply knocked down the door and carted off your desk.

Here are a few ways to protect you from business and personal identity theft.

· Never give out your first name, last name, business name, email address, account passwords, credit card numbers, bank account information, PIN number, social security number, or driver’s license number.

· Change your online account passwords every 30 days. Believe it or not, a hacker who steals your personal information can often guess your online account passwords in about two minutes. If your Charles Schwab online account password is your birthday or the name of your first born or family pet, count on a hacker cracking that code faster than you can say “Open Sesame.”

· Never provide personal information in response to an email or telephone call. Just because someone calls and says they are from Dunn & Bradstreet and need to confirm your business information does not mean they are really from Dunn & Bradstreet.

· Never give your business credit card number over the phone to place an order with someone who has called you unsolicited. If you are interested in what they are selling get their number, check out their company, then call them back to place the order.

If you think that you have become the victim of identity theft or think someone is trying to steal your identity or personal information you should report them immediately to the Federal Trade Commission. You will find more information on their website at http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/.

For more information on what to do if identity theft happens to you visit http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs17a.htm.

You should also remember that no reputable online company will ever ask you to log in and completely re-enter your account information. Think about it. They already have this information. Why would they ask you to provide it again? The answer is: they wouldn’t.

Be careful out there.

Here’s to your success




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Friday, July 25, 2014

The Importance of Context in Content Filtering

Launching a search for “Breast Cancer Awareness” should not result in a flood of pornographic URLs, but if your filtering solution isn’t capable of analyzing context as well as words, that might be what happens.  Filtering pornographic texts may focus only on the word “breast” and not on the context in which it is presented.  It is important that your company’s Appropriate Use Policy (AUP) includes the specific definition of what constitutes Web sites that need to be blocked.  Visiting the Breast Cancer Society’s home page would probably be allowed by most company AUPs. However, making sure that authorized sites get through and inappropriate sites get blocked, can be a very tricky business, especially if your filtering solution looks only at words and not context.

<b>The Hardware Filtering Option</b>

One way to ensure that your AUP is accurately enforced is to implement a hardware filtering solution that is able to handle both words and context. In addition, an appliance offers other advantages that make it the ideal choice to perform complex filtering processes that are fast, accurate and flexible.

One advantage is that an appliance-based filtering solution fits easily into your network’s topology while at the same time giving the company the flexibility of outstanding features. A hardware appliance is a dedicated and features pass by architecture that allows it to remain stable regardless of the load. 

If load increases, the hardware appliance is infinitely scalable by simply adding another machine.  Software filters are limited in both their performance, scalability and single points of failure.

<b>Comprehensive Reporting</b>

One of the most important components of successful Web filtering for any organization is the ability to generate relevant reports. You can get an instant snapshot of activity at your organization or produce management or compliance reports required by your organization. There is no better way to ensure that accuracy and reliability goals are being met. If you can find an appliance-based Web filtering solution that offers on-box reporting, you found the best product. With total on-box reporting you won’t have to purchase additional hardware or software that drives up your costs. In addition, you will be able to prove that inappropriate content is not reaching your employees and that appropriate content is allowed to get through. Also, reporting allows you to fulfill the requirements of your organization’s Acceptable Use and Security Policies and document your compliance.

<b>The Importance of Human Review</b>

Automatic URL database updates are  essential for providing secure and timely content filtering. It is particularly critical that these database updates are vetted by more than just name identification. By employing 100% human-review coupled with weekly, daily or hourly updates, your company is protected from dangerous sites and objectionable content around the clock.. Using human-review, sites with questionable content are reviewed daily and added to the database. Conversely, if a site such as the Breast Cancer Society or a site handling fertility treatment information comes up for review,a human interface can approve the content for the database.

<b>Medical Mistakes and Business Operations</b>

The accurate and secure filtering of Web content has serious implications for many different organizations. In the case of Medical facilities it is important to know that hospitals and doctors’ offices are now governed by the HIPPA policy. This policy requires that  no private medical data be distributed to anyone other than those precisely identified by the patient. If the internal or network security of a medical facility should be compromised, that facility would be in violation of HIPPA and subject to serious fines as well as the loss of patient confidence.

Pornography, phishing, spy ware, violent or racist websites may share similar words with valid websites, but they are negative and dangerous to the internal security of a company’s network and to their public reputation. By using an appliance based Web filtering solutions, companies can implement the necessary tools and resources required to protect their best interests no matter what the nature of their business.  There are inherent limitations associated with software solutions especially when a firewall is involved. A software solution combined with a firewall means that eventually the general purpose CPU of the firewall will become bogged down with the double duty it will be forced to perform. In the worst-case scenario, the network is slowed down by the software filter and the firewall device, leading to compromised performance and network security.

Cyberspace can be treacherous, but it shouldn’t be frustrating and arbitrary. Software-based solutions that are inherently more complex and which employ heuristics rather than 100% human -review can only do so much.  To ensure success, human interface is needed in order to judge context for content. The best solution for network security is a solution that is dedicated to providing the best service possible so that your organization can fulfill its interests and satisfaction. 

While the danger of lost intellectual property and high-profile lawsuits float around in cyberspace, a hardware filtering solution keeps the dangers locked out while protecting access to vital content.




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Internet filtering technology must be able to take context into account so that authorized sites are permitted and inappropriate sites are blocked.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

The Home Computer User’s Guide to Spyware

As with the computer virus, spyware can be broken down into a number of different categories. Most users are familiar with the term “adware” which refers to software which serves annoying ads. There are however a number of other spyware variants you should be aware of.

To begin with it is important to have a clear definition of spyware. This will also help us understand why the term is commonly used to encompass a number of different variants. Spyware is a program, usually installed without your knowledge, which records what you do on your computer and then shares it with its creator.

The information which the spyware program collects can vary from the websites you visit to log-in and passwords for your online banking site. The sharing of your personal information with a third party is why spyware in its purest form is labelled as a malicious threat and clearly is a major privacy issue.

Adware is the second mostly commonly used term. Adware is designed to display adverts relevant you, commonly based on your surfing habits, to generate Pay-Per-Click advertising revenue or sales through affiliate links. Adware is commonly bundled with free software by developers instead of charging a price.

The malicious nature of adware can vary enormously. At one of the scale, adverts are displayed in a non-intrusive manner in a window within the free program you have downloaded. When the program is not running, ads are not displayed. At the other end of the scale, a user could find their desktop overwhelmed as the adware program spews out multiple pop up ads in a very aggressive manner. Whilst it may be possible to believe the former is not transmitting personal data to a third party, it is difficult to expect the later not to.

The adware issue is further complicated by marketing companies who do not like their software being labelled “spyware.” These marketing companies generate millions of dollars of income often via recognised brand name clients. So to avoid legal issue security companies refer to this software as PUPs (potentially unwanted programs).

Browser hijackers are another aggressive form of spyware. They attack important browser settings like your default homepage which your browser loads when you start the program. Hackers direct you to sites which generate revenue for them like the Russian website “Cool Web Search”. Browser hijackers can also insert sites into your bookmarks. They also can cause your browser to crash and stop working completely and are typically difficult to remove.

Key Loggers capture all your key strokes into a DLL file which the creator retrieves. Software key loggers are often bundled with a Trojan Virus which gives the creator access to your computer.

Here are some tips and strategies to fight the different types of spyware.
- Keep Windows XP and ALL your web browsers (including Internet Explorer and FireFox) up to date with the latest patches.
- Install a reputable anti-spyware program like Webroot Spy Sweeper or PC Tools Spyware Doctor. Run frequent scans and keep the definitions up to date.
- Install a reputable anti-virus program like Norton Anti-Virus or McAfee VirusScan. Run frequent scans and keep the definitions up to date.
- Install a firewall which manages both inbound and outbound connections. Top personal firewall software picks include Zone Labs’s Zone Alarm and Norton Personal Firewall. Alternatively purchase a router with a hardware firewall.
- Avoid downloading free software programs including screensavers and weather toolbars.
- Avoid know high spyware risk area on the internet including illegal music sharing sites, Peer-to-Peer programs, free game download sites and adult sites.




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Understand the different types of spyware that can invade your home computer. Learn simple tips and strategies to reduce the chance of your computer being infected.

Monday, July 21, 2014

The Differences between a Soft, Hard and Transmit Phone Tap

The phone tap is one of the more common types of surveillance activities. The military, government agencies, and police use phone taps to listen to conversations. Additionally, there are private investigators and amateur spies who each use some sort of phone tap to obtain information. It is even possible for regular people to participate in phone tapping, if they have the right equipment. This can be helpful in amassing evidence in divorce cases that my include allegations of infidelity or in instances of feeling threatened by someone else.

In order to set up an effective phone tap, however, it is important to know what types of taps there are, as well as what each kind of phone tap does. You should carefully consider your situation and your budget, and then choose the type of phone surveillance that works best for you.

Soft. This type of phone tap is becoming more and more prevalent as technology advances. This is because a soft tap uses special listening software. The idea is to tap into the phone system of a company or a home. Even tapping into the software at the phone company (even many land lines are now serviced at the phone company by digital lines) can be done. By modifying the software that acts as the “switchboard and eavesdropper can obtain access to conversations. It is fairly easy to find this sort of phone tap, as long as you have unrestricted access to the system that is affected by the tap.

Hard. The hard phone tap is one where there is actual physical contact with a wire. For instance, a secondary wire is attached to a PBX cable or to a transfer box containing the desired line. A third location receives the signal via a bridge. There is no way for the parties on the line to detect any interference, and it is very difficult to use a bug sweeper to detect a hard phone tap.

Transmit. A transmit phone tap is one that sends information using airwaves. This means that there is no hooking into a line and there is no need to hack into a software system. However, a transmitter gives off a great deal of RF energy. Nearly any person can use a bug sweeper to detect this type of phone tap.




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Saturday, July 19, 2014

The Business Of Identity Theft

Q: I use PayPal to accept credit cards for my online collectibles business. I recently received an email that my PayPal account was going to expire in five days if I didn't click a link in the email and give them my PayPal account information. Being naturally paranoid I decided not to give this information and I'm happy to say that my PayPal account did not expire. Was this a scam? -- Brenda A.

A: Be thankful that your paranoia kicked in, Brenda, because you were about to fall victim to the scam of the week, this one aimed at the 35 million merchants and individuals who use http://Paypal.com as their online payment processor.

The email you received was not from PayPal, but from an Internet bad guy behind a forged email address using the http://PayPal.com domain. You should understand that no reputable online company will ever ask you to provide your account information. Think about it. They already have this information. Why would they ask you to provide it.

Since I use PayPal for several of my online ventures, I, too, received the email in question. The email first seeks to instill fear in you by saying that your PayPal account will be closed if you do not provide personal information. You are then directed to open an attached executable file and enter your PayPal account information and other personal information that PayPal doesn't even require, including your social security number, checking and savings account information, driver's license number, and other personal information that can be used to clean out your PayPal account and perhaps even steal your identity.

If you're not familiar with PayPal, it is a hugely successful, web-based company (purchased by eBay in 2002) that many online retailers and eBay sellers use to accept electronic payments for everything from newsletter subscriptions to consulting services to just about any product for sale on eBay.

The allure of PayPal is that it does not require the seller to have a bank merchant account through which to process credit cards. Anyone with a verifiable email address and bank account can use PayPal and the service can be implemented almost immediately after registering.

When someone places an order on a website that uses PayPal for online payments, that customer is directed to http://PayPal.com to complete the payment process using a credit card or electronic check. The merchant can transfer the money collected in his PayPal account to his checking account any time he likes. Since many larger merchants make this transfer just once a week or so, their PayPal accounts are ripe for the picking from those who have the cunning and lack of ethics required to gain access.

The shear number of PayPal customers is one reason it has become a popular target of scam artists trying to steal personal information from individuals and businesses alike.

Identify theft is on the rise. Thanks to the Internet stealing someone's identity has never been easier. At any given moment, there are any number of Internet thieves using all manner of high tech wizardry to steal personal and business information from unsuspecting souls, and many times they can gain access to this information simply by asking the person to provide it through fraudulent means.

The PayPal scam is just the latest in a long line of sophisticated attempts to steal personal information through online means, Amazon, eBay, Dell Computer, and many others have been the brunt of many such scams in recent years.

Identity theft is what's known as a knowledge crime, which means that the criminal doesn't have to break into your house to rob you blind. If you have a bank account and a social security number, you are susceptible to identity theft.

While most people are familiar with identity theft, most business men and women never think about it happening to them, at least on a professional level. Consider this: if a criminal can learn your business checking account number or the number of your company credit card, they can steal far more from your business than if they had simply knocked down the door and carted off your desk.

The Internet aside, most business and personal identity theft is still the result of stolen wallets and dumpster diving. You should guard your business records closely and be very careful what you throw away. Stop and think for a moment what a criminal might find in the dumpster behind your office.

There's a good chance that dumpster has, at various times, contained scraps of paper with your social security number, driver's license number, credit card number, old ATM cards, telephone calling cards, and other pieces of vital business information like bank statements, invoices, and purchase orders. A dumpster-diving thief could literally rob your business blind in a matter of hours.

Here are a few ways to protect yourself from business and personal identity theft.

* Never give out your first name, last name, business name, email address, account passwords, credit card numbers, bank account information, PIN number, social security number, or driver's license number.

* Change your online account passwords every 30 days. Believe it or not, a hacker who steals your personal information can guess your online account passwords in about two minutes. If your Charles Schwab online account password is your birthday or the name of your first born or family pet, count on a hacker cracking that code faster than you can say 'Bill Gates.'

* Never provide personal information in response to an email or telephone call. Just because someone calls and says they are from Dunn & Bradstreet and need to confirm your business information does not mean they are really from Dunn & Bradstreet.

* Never give your business credit card number over the phone to place an order with someone who has called you unsolicited. If you are interested in what they are selling get their number, check out their company, then call them back to place the order.

If you think that you have become the victim of identity theft or think someone is trying to steal your identity or personal information you should report them immediately to the Federal Trade Commission. You will find more information on their website at http://www.consumer.gov/idtheft/. For more information on what to do if identity theft happens to you visit http://www.privacyrights.org/fs/fs17a.htm.

So, if you ever receive an email from PayPal, Amazon, eBay, or any other ecommerce website asking you to update your account information by email you can pretty much bet the farm that it is a scam.

In business, as in life, a little paranoia is a good thing.




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Q: I use PayPal to accept credit cards for my online collectibles business. I recently received an email that my PayPal account was going to expire in five days if I didn't click a link in the email and give them my PayPal account information. Being naturally paranoid I decided not to give this information and I'm happy to say that my PayPal account did not expire. Was this a scam? -- Brenda A.

A: Be thankful that your paranoia kicked in, Brenda, because you were about to ...

Thursday, July 17, 2014

The Benefits of Internet Security on the Education Front

<b>Online Courses Bring Advantages and Security Threats</b>

A college education is mandatory in today’s job market. Because of this, many workers find themselves pursuing a higher education while they are employed. One way colleges are making access to education more convenient for workers is by offering a wide range of their curriculum via online courses. This growing trend brings with it all the advantages and disadvantages associated with Internet connectivity.

One of the main advantages to students is easy access to their coursework at all hours of the day and night. In fact, online classes can usually accommodate any work schedule. The ease of communication with the instructor is another reason online courses are so popular. Still another important advantage is that online courses can be accessed easily from any public commuter with an Internet connection, like those you might find at universities or in public libraries.

Colleges and universities support this trend toward online classes because they can attract more students and increase revenue without incurring the overhead associated with a classroom full of students.

However, as with any trend, there is a downside to this rapid increase in online education. Chief among the challenges institutions face is the need to defend against Internet-based threats. These threats are inherent in Web access and include instant messaging and peer-to-peer file sharing, spyware and phishing attacks, a wide-range of objectionable Web content and human nature itself.

<b>MySpace.com</b>

Examples of human corruption as a source of Internet-based threats are everywhere. The Internet is rife with everything from the criminality of hacking and phishing attacks to the irritation of surreptitious spyware agents. The most dangerous threat is from predators who often target young people, the very ones who are likely using computers at schools and libraries. In a recent scandal involving MySpace.com, a predator was tracking the movements of teenaged girls via their myspace.com postings. Predators on the Internet have been present since the beginning of Internet technology. They fish in chat rooms, message boards and e-mail. Even if the unsuspecting public is aware of the dangers posed by predators, the need for Internet security is essential in any strategy for defending against Web-based threats. This becomes even more critical when an educational site is vulnerable to attack.

Colleges provide their own websites, message boards, blogs and email addresses. When a phisher or hacker or a predator with hacking skills is able to breach the unsecured network of a college, it leaves more than just intellectual property open for perusal. And if external threats to the students and the network were not enough, a system administrator at a college also has to deal with the actions of the students as well.

<b>The Hazards of Downloading</b>

Computer access in the college library is very common even on the smallest of community college campuses. Students unaware of security threats can easily surf a number of questionable websites, downloading objectionable material and leaving a network vulnerable by visiting a chat room or opening an instant message with a skillful hacker on the other end.

Through any of these means an unprotected network can be at risk for backdoor programs, viruses and hackers. Defending against these threats is important for network security, student safety and the college’s reputation. An unsecured network is easy prey for an experienced hacker and the last thing a college can afford is to have a student’s personal information or worse, financial information compromised.

<b>Reputation and Integrity</b>

Colleges rely on their reputations and integrity to distinguish their institutions in a crowded field. Their reputation is comprised of many elements including student success rates and faculty expertise. The integrity of a college’s network security can directly impact student enrollment because any decline in a school’s good reputation can spread like wildfire. Schools with diminished reputations can see enrollment fall off as parents and students alike find other schools with better reputations. 

This situation doesn’t just affect colleges, it also applies to local schools and school districts where networks, computers in classroom and wireless connections are becoming more common. Even more compelling, protecting young children is more critical for schools than even their reputations.

Utilizing proper filtering hardware and software can protect the integrity of the educational institution as well as their security and by extension, the security of the students. Filtering hardware can prevent students from accessing unsafe websites or questionable ones. It can prevent downloading of materials, backdoor programs and worms.

<b>The Obvious Solution</b>

With the use of filtering hardware, schools can protect ports into their network exploited by instant messaging programs and more. When it comes right down to it, educational institutions are negligent if they do not employ the right network security. With so many potential problems waiting to prey on the unsuspecting and unsecured network, filtering hardware is the obvious answer.




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Educational institutions are negligent if they do not employ the right network security. With so many potential problems waiting to prey on the unsuspecting and unsecured network, filtering hardware is the obvious answer.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

The Basics of Phone Bugs

Phone bugs are among the most popular of devices for surveillance. This is because there is something that humans enjoy about listening in on conversations and learning things that others may not want them to learn. For those who aspire to involve themselves in professional surveillance, and even for those who just participate in surveillance as a hobby, knowing the basics of phone bugs is valuable information.

Phone bugs are interesting because they are versatile. There are different types of these listening devices, and it is even possible to combine two or more different bugs into one bug that can act as its own backup device. These hybrid phone bugs are constructed from one of four different eavesdropping techniques: radio frequency (RF), ultrasonic, optical, and acoustic.
RF phone bugs are the most popular of covert listening devices. This is because they are inexpensive and they are difficult to trace. Even if the bug is discovered, chances are that it will not be traced to you. Radio waves are transmitted from the bug’s location to a secondary location. They are usually small and can easily be hidden in a device or very near the phone.

Ultrasonic phone bugs are bugs that read audio pressure waves. The signal from the talking is captured and then transformed into a signal too high for human ears to hear. It is transmitted to another location where it is turned back into an understandable signal. These bugs are harder to detect than RF bugs, and do cost a little more money.

The optical bug is the least popular of all the phone bugs. It is rather expensive and can be difficult to use. What the optical device does is turn sound (or even data, so it can be used to bug VoIP phone calls) into pulsating beams of light. The light is then reconverted into sound in order to be heard by the eavesdropper.

Finally, the last weapons in the covert listening devices arsenal are the acoustic phone bugs. These, however, are not technically bugs. They are merely low-tech options that allow you to listen in using things like rubber tubes at construction “soft spots” and open windows.

Know your listening devices, and you will be able to more effectively find out what you should know with phone bugs.

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Phone bugs are among the most popular of devices for surveillance. This is because there is something that humans enjoy about listening in on conversations and learning things that others may not want them to learn. For those who aspire to involve themselves in professional surveillance, and even for those who just participate in surveillance as a hobby, knowing the basics of phone bugs is valuable information.

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Ten Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Identity Theft

You've probably heard about identity theft on television or read about it in the newspaper, and you may already be aware of the damage these crimes can cause victims and their families. What you may not know is how to protect yourself from these attacks. Below you'll find ten steps that can help you minimize your chances of becoming another identity theft statistic.

1. Invest in a shredder – Never throw anything away without shredding it first. Identity thieves will dig through dumpsters and trash bags looking for credit card receipts, voided checks, paid bills, credit card offers, and other items which provide them with your personal information.

2. Mail everything from the post office – Leaving your outgoing mail in or on your mailbox is an invitation to have it stolen by an identity thief. Not only can they get all of your personal information from the check, but they can even alter the check and cash it themselves. Instead, drop it by the post office or another mailbox.

3. Use a post office box – Incoming mail is also a target for identity thieves. Your bills, checks, even junk mail can be used by these thieves to steal your
personal information. If you have a post office box, then your mail will be delivered safely to that box.

4. Have a non-published phone number – Some identity thieves will also use the telephone in an attempt to get your personal information. For example, one scam involved a caller telling a person he or she had won a government grant that was going to be directly deposited into their checking account. Of course, the caller needed the person's checking account number to deposit the money. If your phone number isn't available, then you won't be harassed by these calls.

5. Check your accounts weekly – If you don't already, you need to get in the habit of checking the balances of all your financial accounts on a weekly basis. Waiting for monthly statements isn't good enough because by then your account could have been completely drained.

6. Check your credit report yearly – Every year, you should request free copies of your credit report and check them for any errors, such as credit cards or loans you never took out. If you find out now that someone is using your identity, you can start correcting the problem before you need to use your own credit.

7. Memorize PIN numbers and passwords – Never write down your PIN numbers or passwords. No place is a safe place to keep these important pieces of information. Keep them in your memory so no one can steal them. Also, make them more complicated than an ordinary word or your birthday. It shouldn't be easy for anyone to guess.

8. Keep only basic information on checks – Your checks should only include basic information about you, such as your name and address. Your social security number should never be printed on your checks. If it is, then you're basically handing over the keys to your identity to any thief who comes in contact with your check.

9. Eliminate unwanted credit card offers – Those credit card offers you throw away can be used by identity thieves. They simply have to complete the application and change the address to have a card sent to them in your name. You should shred them, but you can also call 1-888-567-8688 or visit http://www.optoutprescreen.com to opt-out of the credit card offer mailing list so you'll stop receiving them.

10. Carry only necessities – Never carry anything in your purse or wallet that isn't necessary, such as extra deposit slips, social security cards, birth certificates, etc. The more personal information your purse or wallet contains the more valuable it will be to an identity thief if it is lost or stolen.

Although we only promised ten steps, we're throwing in an extra one to help you protect yourself even further.

11. Go electronic – Bank statements, most bills, and many other documents can all be viewed electronically so you never have to worry about them being stolen out of your mailbox or your trash. Contact your financial institution, credit card companies, and utility providers about the availability of this option. As an extra bonus, many of these businesses offer incentives to individuals who sign up for these electronic programs.

These steps are only some of the ways you can protect yourself from identity thieves. For even more suggestions on reducing your risk or details on what to do if you've been an identity theft victim, you need to read Identity Theft: A Resource Guide from PCSecurityNews.com. The ebook is available at http://www.pcsecuritynews.com.




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Friday, July 11, 2014

SubVirt - the prototype of the next generation malware

In the last few years the most dangerous computer viruses are disappearing. Macro viruses and script viruses are almost extinct.

But in the meantime there was an increase of trojan, backdoor, rootkit and spyware which can be used to remotely control a pc. There was an increment of malware that includes spyware programs from 54.2% to 66.4%.

Rootkits are becoming famous. They are used by virus writers to remotely control infected computers and use them for stealing money and perform DDOS attacks.

In the Windows world the rootkit term is usually used to describe viruses and malware programs that use a special technique to hide into the system environment. In Unix environment, rootkits are usually rewritten tools of the operating system that are used to hide data from the users. For example the ls command can be rewritten so that it doesn’t show certain files.

There exist user-mode rootkits and kernel-mode rootkits. User-mode rootkits are basically normal processes that can be easily detected and eliminated. Kernel-mode rootkits are hidden inside of the operating system itself and caan be very hard to detect and eliminate.

SubVirt is the name of a research project directed by Microsoft with the help of the University of Michigan. Currently malware software and detection software have both control of the system at kernel-mode level. Virus writers are trying to find the best way to hide their malware in front of detection software and maintain at the same time the have maximum control over the machine.

The result of this research is the VMBR, Virtual Machine Based Rootkit. A Virtual Machine is a special software layer that works between the hardware and the operating system. On a Virtual Machine also the operating system runs in user mode. The rootkit would install itself between the operating system and the hardware and would have a total control of the system.

In order to work, the VMBR needs to start up before the operating system, so it’s necessary to modify the Master Boot Record in order to make it work. At computer startup the Virtual Machine would start and then it would run the operating system in a virtual environment. Potentially it can run two operating systems at the same time, the user’s Windows and a specially crafted malware operating system that would be invisible to the Windows system and to the user.

The problem with this type of malware software is that it would slow down the system. During their tests Microsoft noticed that the system sturtup takes about 30 seconds more with the Virtual Machine and it eats about 3% of system resources.

It’s also important to point out that the virtual machines that Microsoft used had the size of about 100 megabytes, which is too much to fit in a common MBR.

The entire dossier can be downloaded at <a href="http://www.eecs.umich.edu/~pmchen/papers/king06.pdf"> http://www.eecs.umich.edu/~pmchen/papers/king06.pdf </A>




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SubVirt is the name of a research project directed by Microsoft with the help of the University of Michigan. It may be the prototype of the next generation computer malware.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Spyware The Peeping Toms of the Web

While the internet is a great tool for research, or for just keeping in touch with e-mail or looking for a perfect gift, there is an annoying problem that is becoming increasingly dangerous for your computer.  While everyone understands what a computer virus does, many people are still relatively unaware of the problem that is Spyware. 

Spyware is another word for Advertising Supported software (Adware).  There are several large media companies that place banner ads and pop-ups on certain web pages in exchange for a portion of the revenue from banner sales.  This is the front for the more harmful Spyware that almost always comes along with it behind the scenes.  While the banner placement may be a great concept, the downside is that the advertising companies also install tracking software on your system, which is continuously "calling home" and using your Internet connection to report on everything on your computer and everywhere you go, and then reports this information back to the source program.  While every site you may visit may have a privacy policy about not sharing information, the fact remains that someone put a program on your PC that is sending non-stop information about you and your surfing habits to someone else.

Although Spyware is something that because of its very nature seems like it should be illegal, it actually is not, though there are obviously major privacy issues.  Spyware also has a tendency to open your computer up to receiving more computer viruses, which is another reason why someone should look at removing any Spyware from their computer.  Spyware detection and removal software often comes with security software like Norton or MacAfee, but there are also plenty of programs out there that exist for the specific purpose of finding and removing Spyware.  Any detailed research will help you find programs that you can download to your computer in order to take care of these problems.

There is also the type of Spyware that can be intentionally downloaded to a computer.  This type is most often used by parents or guardians to get a monthly report to find out all the various web sites people in their household have visited over the past month.  In some Christian circles, a particular type of Spyware has become popular, where a certain group of friends will receive a monthly list of every web site visited in the past month, as an “accountability” thing.  Otherwise, most Spyware is best removed from a computer as soon as it is found.




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While the internet is a great tool for research, or for just keeping in touch with e-mail or looking for a perfect gift, there is an annoying problem that is becoming increasingly dangerous for your computer.

Monday, July 7, 2014

Spy Phone Accessories

Using a spy phone is a great way to get information and evidence. However, there are plenty of supplementary tools to go with your spy phone to help you make your detective work and information gathering more efficient. Some of these accessories include recorders that not only record the conversation but also decode the phone number dialed, a room monitor that can be used with any telephone, and a transmitter device disguised rather effectively as a phone jack. All of these tools can make your spying more effective.

A conversation recorder that can help you know what number was dialed out can be a very useful complement to your spy phone needs. It allows the recording of both sides of the telephone conversation, and it also records the pulse or tone signals used to dial out. This means that you can check and see what numbers were dialed out on the phone, and match those up with the properly recorded phone conversation.

Monitors that work with your spy phone needs are very effective and useful. These are sleek little devices that are very discreet; they look like a small device that one might see lying near a computer or near other electronic equipment. You can leave it in your office or at home and listen in when you are away. Its access is through the phone line, so you use a telephone receiver to listen in. It hears everything that is going on in a room, so you can be there even when you are not.

Finally, you can increase your spy phone capability by making use of a dual modular adapter. This is in actuality a radio frequency transmitter that sends two sides of the conversation to your listening post. All you need is an FM receiver and you can listen in. It works just like a regular phone jack, so your subject will not suspect a thing as you make use of your spy phone technique.

With the right accessories, you can improve your capabilities, especially when it comes to phone conversations. The phone is one of the most used communication devices, and so with the help of accessories you can be more effective in your spy phone use.

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Using a spy phone is a great way to get information and evidence. However, there are plenty of supplementary tools to go with your spy phone to help you make your detective work and information gathering more efficient. Some of these accessories include recorders that not only record the conversation but also decode the phone number dialed, a room monitor that can be used with any telephone, and a transmitter device disguised rather effectively as a phone jack.

Saturday, July 5, 2014

Spy Gadgets to Defend Your Home

Many people think that spy gadgets are good only for amateurs, wannabes, and intelligence professionals. The truth, though, is that spy gadgets are extremely useful for the everyday Joe or Jane. This is because these items, also called surveillance equipment, can be very useful in helping you defend your home, family, and property. There is no reason to poo-poo these gadgets. In fact, if you have a security system of some sort, you already use spy gadgets to help protect your home.

The spy gadgets most in use by average consumers are home surveillance related items. These are things like cameras and listening devices that help you keep tabs on what is happening inside and outside of your home. These gadgets are not the same as having a monitored security system where someone else keeps tabs on your home. These pieces of equipment are part of a system that you control and that you use to personally ensure the safety of your home.

Cameras are among the most useful of the spy gadgets. They can be placed outside or inside the home, and come in a variety of styles. For instance, there are hidden nanny cams that look like regular household objects but that are, in fact, recording what the babysitter does with the kids when you are away. Outdoor cameras can help you identify vandals and would-be prowlers.

Listening devices, however, also have their place. Often, just a silent picture lacks context. With spy gadgets in the form of listening devices, it is possible for you to have sound with the picture. Additionally, if for some reason the visual is blocked, a sound can give you information. Just like the hidden cameras, many listening devices also come disguised as ordinary objects. Others are guarded when they think someone is listening or watching. Disguised objects helps you see who the person really is, since she or he will not realize that someone is paying close attention.

With the right spy gadgets you can protect your family, your home, and your property. All you need to do is install a surveillance system that you operate, and you can protect the things and people most precious to you with the help of spy gadgets.

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Many people think that spy gadgets are good only for amateurs, wannabes, and intelligence professionals. The truth, though, is that spy gadgets are extremely useful for the everyday Joe or Jane. This is because these items, also called surveillance equipment, can be very useful in helping you defend your home, family, and property. There is no reason to poo-poo these gadgets. In fact, if you have a security system of some sort, you already use spy gadgets to help protect your home.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Spy Gadgets that Can Help You Detect Infidelity

Spy gadgets are designed to help you uncover things that others might want to keep hidden from you. And one of the things that most people are anxious to hide is infidelity. In the past, it was common to do things like hire a private investigator to follow your spouse around or bug the phones or take pictures. This used to be reasonable. However, the fact of the matter is that with all of the spy gadgets and technology available today, there is no reason to go out and hire a professional. There are plenty of tools that are reasonably priced that you can use to get to the bottom of the mystery and discover for yourself whether your spouse is true.

One of the more common spy gadgets that can help in your investigation of whether or not you have to worry about infidelity is a GPS tracking device. These devices are great because they are covert. Some of them are small enough to hide in a purse or in the car. There are even cell phones equipped with GPS devices. Not only can you see where someone is right now, but you can also pull up a history of where the tracker has been. A fancy restaurant? A seedy motel? Or just to work and back? You can find out rather easily.

The main problem with tracking spy gear is that it is all very well to know where someone is, but it doesn’t lend good insight on what someone is doing at that place. Maybe your significant other is always in a place that seems innocuous. But maybe something else is going on. This is where listening devices come in. Listening devices can be hidden in a purse (like a pen), or even be a cell phone. You can have a cell phone that is called automatically when the phone your spouse has is in use. You can also dial in and hear what is going on in the same room, even when the phone is not being used.

But the best spy gadgets are the kind that give you biological proof. There are kits that you can purchase that can find bodily fluids on sheets or underwear. You can also compare your test results to your own body fluids and see whether those are the only fluids associated with your significant other.
Whether you substantiate your trust in your partner, or whether you find out he or she is not worthy of trust, you can do it yourself with spy gadgets.




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Spy gadgets are designed to help you uncover things that others might want to keep hidden from you. And one of the things that most people are anxious to hide is infidelity. In the past, it was common to do things like hire a private investigator to follow your spouse around or bug the phones or take pictures. This used to be reasonable. However, the fact of the matter is that with all of the spy gadgets and technology available today, there is no reason to go out and hire a professional. There

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Spy Cell Phone Technology in Russia

In June of 2005, Russia offered up spy cell phone technology for the use of its military, its government and its people. Of course, at $2,500 it is too expensive for most ordinary Russians to purchase. However, the fact that it is on sale is a step forward for Russian technology, as the algorithms used to make this a spy cell phone were not certified by the government, and therefore the technology was illegal. The phone was presented by the Russian Federal Security Service during the International Show of Military Equipment, Technologies, and Arms.

This particular spy cell phone is great because it provides counter surveillance help. It is called the SPM-Atlas and was developed under the direction of the Russian Federal Security Service at the Atlas Research and Development Center. The phone makes use of data encoding algorithms that can help obscure what is being said over the cell phone.

Cell phones are notorious for being intercepted able. Anyone with a cell phone scanner or an interceptor listening device can eavesdrop on your cell phone transmissions. A spy cell phone like this one that is on sale in Russia could allow you to encrypt your transmissions. You can switch into encrypted mode from open mode if you are ready to have your transmission guarded. This means that anyone trying to listen in on your conversation would hear nothing but gibberish.

Russia’s unveiling of this spy cell phone shows that it is back in the business of creating spy devices, and it adds the interesting idea of offering them to the general public. This particular phone is available at most cell phone stores in the country, and anyone with the $2,500 can buy one. The battery is a lithium battery that can run for 75 hours in standby mode. However, it is good for three hours of continuous use when in encrypted mode, which is good for most cell phones.

This phone offered by Russia is a great technological advancement and has the potential to go a long way in efforts of protecting one’s privacy and making use of effective counter surveillance, and it is in the form of a basic spy cell phone.

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In June of 2005, Russia offered up spy cell phone technology for the use of its military, its government and its people. Of course, at $2,500 it is too expensive for most ordinary Russians to purchase. However, the fact that it is on sale is a step forward for Russian technology, as the algorithms used to make this a spy cell phone were not certified by the government, and therefore the technology was illegal.