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18Mar2023

Pro Tips for Hiding Security Cameras Outside

March 18, 2023

It has always been our first priority to secure our home so that our near and dear ones can live safely and our properties can also be protected. With the increasing rate of vandalism and theft, the security of houses has become a matter of great concern. There are many potential threats related to break-ins, robberies and other events that can bring about huge damage to our lives. That is why securing our home is so crucial. In this case, one of the most effective options is an outdoor security camera. If you are thinking to invest in them, you may also encounter a question about how to hide them properly.

If the outdoor cameras aren’t properly concealed, they are sure to get damaged, even the most secure cameras fail to avoid such damage. Now the question arises in which way you should place them so that they record the footage while being intact. That is why we are here to help you in this case. Here are some pro tips we discussed in the below article. Carefully go through it and utilise the advice-

Hide the Cameras in Foliage

For a potential thief, a security camera is obvious to be got rid of easily. Even while targeting your house they will measure the security parameters of your house before executing their main course. They will leave no stone unturned to maximize their survival rate. A visible security camera may be a good deterrent and only effective for the naive but a potential thief can easily damage it by throwing objects. A piece of brick or stone and good aiming is enough to do this job and give them the peace to proceed.

Concealing security cameras properly, drastically decreases the probability of taking this kind of damage. It not only makes them safe but also allows them to record the whole event so that we can identify the attacker. So hide the cameras in foliage, using the tree branches to make them almost unnoticeable and it will pave the way for this device to capture the vital footage while being completely intact. The effectiveness of this method becomes more at night when the majority of the crimes occur.

Wires

To criminals, wires are a great hint about the presence of a security camera. They will be aware of the security cameras and determine their position just by noticing the wires running up and down from your house or along fencing. They can also cut the power cable, making the security camera incapable of working. To avoid such a scenario, try to hide the wires in long grass, under gravel or by painting them. These techniques will help you to keep them out of view. A wireless security camera is a great option for avoiding such situations.

Wireless outdoor cameras use battery support instead of mains electricity. Thus they eliminate the chaos of wires. Wireless outdoor cameras are compact devices that can be hidden easily. So go for a wireless security camera and adjust it to get the best view of your home.

Reflections as Advantage

You take advantage of the reflection by simply putting the security camera inside on a window sill. Now the lens of the camera is obscured by the glare from the window. It is a smart move to conceal your camera. This method makes it hard to find the camera and if it is a crowded window sill then this becomes more impactful. Keeping the camera inside also covers the camera from getting damaged by storms, wind, rain etc. this also prevents the camera from getting damaged by someone who intends to trespass on your property.

1Mar2023

TSCM Sweep

March 1, 2023

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tscm Bug Sweeps

Nowadays, many cases arrive where the conversation of a person or personal data or crucial information related to a company is leaked. In this circumstance, maintaining privacy for the victim is hardly possible. Thanks to technology, the number of these types of cases has risen exponentially and has become a matter of great concern. Who knows the next target can be you!

To get rid of such a situation, one needs to perform a TSCM sweep(Technical Surveillance Counter Measure) aka bug sweep. Thus you can keep your personal life, crucial information and business safe and can lead a smooth life.

Let’s explore this-

Technical Surveillance Counter Measures

Technical Surveillance Counter Measures(TSCM Sweep)or simply bug sweep, is a way in which your privacy, valuable information related to your business or social life or other aspects is secured through detailed physical and technical inspection of your office or home environment. It also includes potential areas of vulnerability.

A TSCM not only paves the way for tracing illicit devices but is also capable of detecting the additional areas from where a company or an organisation can lose their crucial information,e.g., unencrypted systems, human error, Bluetooth, IT etc.

Who Might Need a TSCM?

To prevent corporate espionage, businesses which are facing tender losses, information leakage or staff losses, should perform a security sweep. For a business, a security sweep should be included in their counter-espionage policy and according to professionals, performing TSCM with time will definitely enrich the security of your business.

To secure your home privacy, you can go for a bug sweep. Thus you can detect clandestine devices if there are any. They may have been placed there by your partner, previous tenant or landlord.

Performing a TSCM paves the way for absolute peace of mind because with it you know that your privacy is secure. That is why security sweeping has become so important to us.

Phases of TSCM Sweeps

A TSCM sweep includes four phases-

Physical Scanning of Rooms or Spaces:
In this step, the entire room and other spaces are thoroughly scanned with advanced countermeasure receiver systems. Our experts perform advanced sweeping with frequency-catching devices, GSM hunters(mobile phone detectors), RF detectors, audio and video detectors, infrared sensors and other important tools. We have faced many cases where spy cameras are hidden in ceiling voids and wall vents, listening devices were found in fake pot plants and so on.

Inspection of Telecommunications, Electrical Devices, Wall Sockets and IT Systems:
We have encountered many cases where hidden cameras, listening devices and other spy gadgets were found from phone handsets, smoke detectors, fake WIFI networks etc. This stage allows us to perform in-depth searches for clandestine devices and increase the possibility of finding the bugging device.

Inspection of Physical Security and Access Control:
Sometimes a threat can approach directly to you in disguise as a visitor coming for a meter reading or for fixing a computer etc. So the proper implementation of physical access control is an utmost important part of a TSCM sweep. That is why it is essential to ensure restricted access to a property whether it is a home or business.

Neutralise and Document Bugs and Vulnerabilities:
After identifying any device, our step is to neutralise it and then document it in a manner of a chain of evidence form. This can help in legal proceedings if arrives. If you require a comprehensive TSCM sweep report, our company can compile it. And if it is necessary, we can make recommendations to enhance your security. We charge an additional fee for the sweep reports.

18Feb2023

Best Spots To Check Bugging Devices

February 18, 2023

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Bugging Devices

Over decades of experience, we have manufactured and sold thousands of hidden cameras, bugging devices, listening devices and trackers. We also locate them. That is why we are here to inform you about the best probable spots to check for bugging devices and also guide you about the locations to place surveillance devices.

Power

Every bugging device consumes power to run properly. We have encountered many cases where a bugging device was concealed inside a wall and its battery was kept in the roof space. Without a constant power source, a bugging device cannot perform for long.

For a pen-sized listening device, a rechargeable battery can only guarantee hours of performance. So bugging devices require huge batteries or constant power or daily recharging to provide undisrupted services. Needless to say, power plays a significant role in bugging devices.

So while searching for bugging devices include these spots- power boards, power points, phone sockets and extension leads in your checking list.

Noise

We generally try to avoid irritating sounds like constant noises or the sound of motors etc. Because these types of sounds do not soothe our ears. The same goes for the bugging devices. Bugging devices are usually planted in calm areas so that the recording quality can be at the best level. So no one will install bugging devices near a TV or a noisy old fridge. But for the ultimate safety do not exclude these places from your search list. A couch is an appealing place to hide these types of nasty devices.

Metal

Metal has a special quality of affecting the transmission of all RF devices. Transmitters lose their performance in the presence of metal. This indicates if a bugging device is placed in a metal cabinet or box, its performance will be reduced. The same goes for the TV. That is why a pro will not hide such devices in places where the presence of metal is high. But for safety search every probable spot including the metal boxes or cabinets.

Water

It is a well-known fact that electronic devices hate water. Especially the devices with microphones and antennas lose their working capacity greatly and most of the time get killed by water. Water is a great enemy for this kind of device. So for a professional, he is likely to avoid places around water. But when the matter is for safety, include water also.

Ease of Access

A man with the intention of planting bugging devices at your office or house will definitely seek the moment of your absence or while you are sleeping. In this condition, they can execute their work with ease. But they cannot leave the device for a lifetime. They need to collect it to recharge, gather information or for many reasons. So they choose the places where the recovery rate of the device is high. Try to find out these types of places near or office or house.

Fabric

Fabric is a perfect place to hide a listening device because it is easy to access, will not cause transmission difficulties and the sound will be great. So while searching for bugging devices, always examine cushions, mattresses, couches and headrests in cars thoroughly.

Areas of Importance

The user of the bugging device does not choose any arbitrary place, he/she always chooses a place for the bug from where the operation can be executed without any harassment. So start searching in the important areas rather than searching arbitrarily.

People generally placed listening devices in the lounge, kitchen, bedroom and so on. The purpose of the user determines the place for the installation of the bug.

30Dec2022

Want to Get Rid of Hidden Cameras? We Can Help

December 30, 2022

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hidden camera

If you are monitored by a hidden camera, then your privacy is about to be ruined. The majority of people become victims of this and want help desperately. We handle many cases where people come and question us that how can they get rid of this problem. If you are also a victim of this situation, we can help you. Our Bug Sweeping Service, executed by our expert team along with quality gadgets, is capable of tracing out those hidden cameras which are interfering with your privacy. Our service effectively locates hidden cameras whether it is on or off, wired or wireless. With more than twenty years of working experience, we know how to detect and remove hidden video and audio devices.

We Find Hidden Cameras, On or Off

It is a matter of great concern if you are being monitored by hidden cameras. It not only reveals your privacy but also records videos that can be used to threaten or blackmail you.

In the maximum case, such cameras are concealed in bathrooms, bedrooms, or any other area that you might not expect to hold such things. Hidden cameras are the tool that paves the way for its user to ruin your privacy. That is why they are generally placed in the portions of the property where the target feels comfortable doing any work, especially personal work.

We have handled many cases where a spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, or other familiar people of the target placed such hidden devices on the property. It is needless to say that they are placed to capture or record sexual encounters or undressed pictures or videos and other things related to privacy.

Want to Get Rid Of Hidden Cameras?

If you are suspecting that you are being monitored by someone, then immediately take the necessary steps to get rid of these hidden cameras. Otherwise, you will be in great danger. The video clips recorded by these devices are used for blackmail, personal gratification, video sharing, and so on.

There are many websites available for voyeurism and even people upload videos of their wives, children, girlfriends, and parents. If you find something like that, viz, your husband, boyfriend, or any other person is recording such kind of videos, then immediately inform your suspensions to the police.

Only with the help of a professional, you will be able to find hidden cameras on your property. Otherwise, it is almost impossible for an ordinary person. The professionals use very sophisticated devices that are designed for this very work of locating hidden cameras.

Our Team Can Help You

The probability of finding a poorly placed video camera is almost zero. The best way to find it is to get help from a professional. The opening of a hidden camera can be 1/16 inch. It is so hard to find such hidden things.

In this case, we can help you. We have an expert team and specialized devices for this work. With these we can find hidden cameras, doesn’t matter whether they are on or off, wired or wireless. When a hidden camera is off it requires more skill to find it. Our service covers this area also.

So in the case of finding hidden cameras, always take help from experts like us, who know every aspect of this field.

24Dec2022

Detecting Hidden GPS Tracking Device on Your Vehicle

December 24, 2022

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Car Sweep

GPS tracking devices are generally used for tracking the location of assets. It can also be used as a spying tool. It allows you to spy on someone without their consent.

On regular basis, we get many cases where people find themselves being spied on.

If you have the same feeling,i.e., you are suspicious that someone is constantly spying on you everywhere, trust your instincts and take the necessary measures.

There can be many reasons for which you may be spied on-

Stalker
Private investigator
Employer
Insurance Investigator
Jealous Spouse
Many other reasons

GPS Trackers are very small in shape and this feature allows them to be hidden almost anywhere on a target’s property or vehicle. There are available a variety of GPS tracking devices in the market of different sizes, features, and budgets. These types of devices are usually battery-powered. So if someone placed such a device on your vehicle, then he has to recharge it over time.

Typical GPS Tracking Device

If you are under the suspicion of being tracked and doubting that someone has placed an unauthorized GPS tracking device on your property, car, or truck, follow these instructions so that you may get rid of these nasty tools-

First of all, scrutinize your vehicle including tire wells, inside bumpers, quarter panels, soft bumpers, etc. with the help of industrial strength velcro, GPS tracking devices can be concealed in the soft bumpers.
As a GPS Tracker is placed intentionally, you need to check your vehicle thoroughly. Check every crevice of the vehicle and those spots which are hard to see, try to reach those places with your hands and fingers, and search for small devices that should not be there.

Examine All of These Locations Manually

Tire wells, Quarter Panels, Grills, Trunk
Under the back or front seat
Inside glove box
Rear seat pockets
Under bug shield
Inside the plastic bumper of the vehicle
Behind glove box
Top of roof
Inside rear speakers or under the rear dash
In between the window and hood showing through gaps in the hood

Such devices can be placed with the help of a strong magnet under the car. So consider this case to higher the possibility of finding them.

These are the most probable place where GPS tracking devices can be placed. There can be also other places, if you suspect those, include them in the search list.

Classification of Hidden Car Tracking Devices

GPS trackers are basically classified into two types- Passive trackers and Active trackers. Active trackers make aware the installer of your exact location at all times but passive trackers gather data and store location information in internal drives. Passive trackers are also known as GPS Loggers. They are unable to transmit signals, which is why they can only be found manually, not by a GPS Bug Sweep Detection tool. They are small in shape and have no communication with the outside world.

With the help of active GPS trackers, one can know about your location at all times. Thanks to modern technology, these Live GPS Trackers utilize outbound cellular signals through the internet and communicate your location. GPS detectors detect these signals and find the position of such devices.

While you are inspecting your vehicle in search of GPS tracking devices, observe if there is any presence of a waterproof black box, attached to a magnet with your vehicle. If you find it, try to remove it but in the case of hidden tracking devices, the situation can be more troublesome. GPS detectors are helpful in this case to find such tracking devices. Immediately after finding them, inform your local police. It is highly recommended that the tracking device should not have tampered with. Passive and active, both kinds of GPS surveillance can be concealed in headrests, cushions, under-seats, map pockets, and so on. That is why a thorough inspection is one of the most crucial needs in the process of searching these devices.

Active trackers can be easily found by GPS Tracking Detection devices. Law Enforcement like this unit so much because of its powerful service and easy usage. That is why it is a very popular GPS bug sweeper.

Hope this article helps you a lot. For any other query contact us and we will be pleased to help you.

18Dec2022

Tips on Bugging Devices

December 18, 2022

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Bug Sweeps, Bugging Devices

For over a decade we have been dealing with bugging devices, hidden cameras, listening devices, and trackers with satisfactory services. We are here to help you with these bugging devices and locating surveillance equipment so it can function correctly.

Let’s dive into the depth of this topic-

Power

Power is one of the most crucial factors on which a bugging device relies the most. On the other hand, bugging devices consume a lot of it. That is why you should arrange a good power supply for your bugging devices. From bugging devices hidden inside the wall to a pen-sized listening device all of them are depended on power. So treat them properly in different methods which they support like- by charging them on daily basis or managing a strong power supply so that they can work at their full potential without any interruption.

In the case of searching for bugging devices, examine the power points, extension leads, power boards, phone sockets, and so on. These are the highest possible areas where you can find such devices because all they need is the power to work and they can easily draw it from these positions.

Noise

We generally are not fond of high-volume sounds or noise. That is why most of us avoid sitting around noisy fridges, radios, or a TV at high volume. It disturbs our ears so much. Bugging systems are also like our ears. They also hate noise. So generally they are not positioned around these things. But inside or behind your couch is a perfect place for planting such devices as these places hold all conversations. So consider these places in the case of searching or planting bugging devices.

Metal

Fact says metal puts up strong resistance against transmission of all RF devices. You can examine the fact by wrapping up your phone with tin foil and calling it. This proves that placing a bug in metal boxes or metal objects will definitely decrease their performance. So in the case of searching for bugging devices, there is a low possibility of finding it in a metal box or a large metal object. But always consider these places to lower the risk.

Ease of Access

Bugging devices are generally planted in your absence or while you are sleeping. The bugging devices need proper maintenance to work properly. So look for places near your home or office where people can easily place such devices. If you doubt being bugged by someone who lives near you then they have the advantage of maintaining it over time.

While searching for these devices always keep in mind the places that are easy to access and suitable for it.

Water

Water brings destruction to electronic devices, especially devices that come with microphones, antennas, etc. so professionals would never place a bugging tool around water.

But for safety, consider these places while searching for such tools.

Fabric

Fabric is an amazing place to hide listening devices, it is easy to do that and in addition, the sound quality is magnificent. Also, consider these places- cushions, couches, headrests, mattresses, etc. Also, include the cars in your search in the case of sweeping out these bugging tools.

Areas of Importance

People generally plant listening devices in the kitchen, bedroom, or lounge according to their purpose. Hardly they would plant such devices in the laundry of teenage boys’ houses. Because it is useless. So consider the places of importance in the quest for bugging devices.

Hope this article helps you a lot. For any queries contact us, we will be pleased to help you.

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