Tag: privacy

How to Hack RFID-Enabled Credit Cards (Video)

How to Hack RFID-Enabled Credit Cards (Video)

0 Comments May 29, 2009

A special thanks to Diana Myer Miller for bringing this YouTube video to our attention via Facebook! “A number of credit card companies now issue credit cards with embedded RFIDs (radio frequency ID tags), with promises of enhanced security and speedy transactions.” -From Boing Boing TV.

The Louisiana Anti-Caller ID Spoofing Act Will Affect LA Private Investigators

The Louisiana Anti-Caller ID Spoofing Act Will Affect LA Private Investigators

2 Comments April 15, 2009

The Louisiana state legislature is currently considering making the use of “Caller ID Spoofing” illegal within the state through a bill introduced by State Senator Neil Riser titled the “Louisiana Anti-Caller ID Spoofing Act.” Currently, LA private investigators are not exempted from the Act. The “Anti-Caller ID Spoofing Act” is intended to protect Louisiana citizens [...]

Privacy & Data Protection

Privacy & Data Protection

0 Comments September 4, 2008

With the current scrutinizing legislation and the fact that cybercriminals are launching more and more targeted attacks to gather personal information from businesses it is important for us as private investigators and business owners to set a high standard for respecting customer privacy and be vigilante in privacy issues and data protection.

Privacy- Protecting Our Clients’ Information

Privacy- Protecting Our Clients’ Information

2 Comments September 2, 2008

Keeping up with Federal, State and local legislation, such as privacy laws and other legal issues affecting our work is a primary focus for many of us. We also need to be aware and understand the many threats that affect us all as business owners, managers, and consumers.

Locating Mobile Phones through Pinging and Triangulation

Locating Mobile Phones through Pinging and Triangulation

50 Comments July 1, 2008

I hesitated to include this article since cell phone pings has always been something of an urban legend among the private investigation and bail enforcement communities. However, I do know for certain that it is absolutely possible and that many fugitives and abducted children have been recovered through the use of cell phone pinging by [...]

Warning Signs of Covert Eavesdropping or Bugging

Warning Signs of Covert Eavesdropping or Bugging

1 Comment July 1, 2008

If any of the following warning signs apply and you are concerned about covert eavesdropping or wiretapping then it would be wise to immediately contact Granite Island Group @ (978) 546-3803, or another TSCM firm and schedule a “Bug Sweep” or TSCM Inspection. However, do not call from a suspect telephone, cellular telephone, or cordless [...]