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How to Counter Technical Surveillance
Threats
To deploy a technical surveillance
operation a variety of technical spying gear may be used including spy cameras,
audio radio frequency transmitters, surveillance gear, GPS tracking gear and a
host of other high-tech spying gear. Many of these devices have built-in motion
detection sensors allowing these devices to record and capture information only
when the target is on location.
Surveillance devices are usually
installed inconspicuously to avoid detection. The exception would be
surveillance gear which will be deployed as a nanny camera. Nanny cameras are
often concealed in typical household items, like clocks, baby toys or tissue
boxes and can go undetected for extended periods of time.
Once a technical surveillance
operation has been deployed, spying gear devices installed are usually
monitored regularly. This to make sure the equipment is properly functioning.
The surveillance operator may check the physical device to collect video or
recorded data from time to time. Surveillance operations are conducted over a
period of days, weeks and sometimes months.
A surveillance operator's greatest
concern is the target might discover the technical spying device installed. Therefore,
a physical observation of the device is sometimes necessary. By physically
checking the spying gear installed the surveillance operator risk exposing the
operation. Therefore, a target of a technical surveillance threat can use this
information to determine who is conducting the surveillance.
If one suspects being under any type
of surveillance, care should be taken to avoid disclosing knowledge of the
technical spying device is installed. Alerting a surveillance team to
concerning knowledge of the spying gear installed may have serious
consequences.
A good surveillance operator will
regularly check the spying gear installed. Many spying devices have motion
detection capabilities and functioning capabilities to allow the device to be
activated from a remote location. This allows the battery life of spying gear
to be extended.
In addition, the target's information
can be collected at an operator's discretion and time. Sometimes spying devices
can be installed in a target's home, office or even a target’s vehicle and thus
surveillance operator must be able to enable and disable the device as the
target moves from one location to another.
The objective of utilizing technical spying gear is
to allow the surveillance gear to function over an extended period of time.
Checking the gear frequently add to the potential risk to the technical
operation being exposed.
Some technical spying gear is
vulnerable to technical counter surveillance measures when the device is operating.
This is because spying devices often transmit within a specific radio frequency
range which is detectable with proper counter surveillance gear. It is more
difficult to detect the device when the device is not operational. Therefore,
other countermeasures are required.
This is another not to alert a
surveillance team by disturbing technical devices installed, otherwise a
surveillance team may take measures, which may include either abandoning an
operation or in most cases simply increasing the level of technical deployment
of more sophisticated spying gear; thereby making detection of spying devices
more difficult to discover. In some cases, a surveillance team will just
regroup and employ different tactics to achieve the same objective.
Another reason for discretion is because a
surveillance team takes into consideration the installed spying gear might be
compromised or discovered without their knowledge. If the device is discovered
the target could provide misleading information to thwart surveillance efforts.
If one does discover some form of technical surveillance, discretion and
secrecy of this knowledge are paramount. Knowledge of a surveillance operation
should not be discussed openly because one can never be 100% certain
surveillance is not being conducted by a close friend, associate or business
partner.
Furthermore, it is not advisable to
talk over any form of a cell phone or unsecured telephone lines, whether at
home or at the office. There is spying gear available which can monitor a
specific target cell phone number. Once the target uses their phone the spying
gear automatically records the entire conversation on both sides while the
target is unaware. These spying devices are very expensive and often
deployed by professionals, whether they are law enforcement, government
agencies or even private investigation services.
Discretion can also help prevent or
mitigate the possible consequences of a surveillance team acting overtly and
even taking more aggressive measures. Therefore, discretion is an excellent
weapon which, if used correctly, can make the difference between being
compromised by technical surveillance or successfully protecting your privacy.
As mentioned, some professional spying gear is prohibitively expensive and is
normally only available to law enforcement or security or military agencies. In
addition, it does take some technical knowledge in order to successfully deploy
those devices.
However, given advancements in
microchip technology reasonably affordable spying gear is available to
consumers. Most spying gear devices are relatively easy to use and deploy. Regardless
of spying device used a certain level of knowledge and homework, and planning
is required whether one is doing the spying or trying to protect personal
privacy or security.
If one believes they are under
technical surveillance, every move must be planned meticulously to thwart the
attempt.
Ascertain when and where the surveillance is being conducted
Try to determine who is conducting the surveillance because this information will help determine your counter strategy
Ascertain any potential risk if the surveillance operation is exposed
The primary purpose of technical
surveillance detection is to protect one's privacy. To this end protecting one’s
privacy will require discretion and secrecy. One need not be a surveillance
expert to secure or use spying gear, but again this depends on the level of
threat and experience of surveillance operators. Spying devices publically available
to consumers are relatively inexpensive and do not require a high level of
technical knowledge in most cases, but it depends on the type of spying gear
being used.
The key to a successful technical
counter surveillance operation is to maintain discretion, plan meticulously and
develop counter strategies. Following these basic guidelines will help to protect
against technical surveillance threats. Keep in mind, not all counter tactics
can be successfully executed if you are dealing with a professional, organized
and determine surveillance team.
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