State-by-State Recording Laws This guide provides a quick reference to the specific provisions of each jurisdiction’s wiretap law. It outlines whether one-party or all-party consent is required to permit recording of a conversation. In some instances, courts have provided further guidance on the law. Laws are being updated all the time! So be sure to […]
Bugging Equipment Found in Mexico Lawmaker Offices
A search of several Mexican lawmakers’ offices turned up recording equipment, leading legislators to believe they have been spied on for years, a congressman said Wednesday. Congressman Armando Rios said security personnel found microphones and other devices that seemed to have been installed years ago. “Some of the equipment has newer technology, but other devices […]
GSM Phones Vulnerable to Hijack Scams – Researcher Says
Mobile security is a hot issue as smartphone sales have outpaced PC sales. Smartphone malware is popping up at an unprecedented rate as people put more and more valuable information on their devices, using them to hold corporate secrets, conduct banking and function as digital wallets. Hackers have taken notice and continue to find ways […]
News International to Pay $3.2 Million to Family of Murdered British Schoolgirl
With the Murdock family making the rounds in offering interviews to the media, we thought we would share a recent story about a monetary settlement agreed to by Mr. Murdoch’s company. Rupert Murdoch’s company said it has agreed to pay 2 million pounds ($3.2 million) to the family of a murdered schoolgirl whose phone was hacked […]
FBI Taps Cell Phone Mic As Eavesdropping Tool
The FBI has used a form of electronic surveillance in criminal investigations: remotely activating a mobile phone’s microphone and using it to eavesdrop on nearby conversations. The technique is called a “roving bug,” and was approved by top U.S. Department of Justice officials for use against members of a New York organized crime family who were […]
