Cyber TSCM
Cyber TSCM So….there’s a new buzz word in the TSCM marketplace. CYBER TSCM. Let’s look at what this new buzzword is all about. We all know what Cyber Security is right? Well, according to Kaspersky the definition looks like this: “Cyber-security is the practice of defending computers, servers, mobile devices, electronic systems, networks, and…
Huawei – Mobile Networks and Security
It’s interesting to hear all the kerfuffle at the moment about Huawei, the 5G roll out, and the risk to the UK from the Chinese intelligence services using Huawei to gain a ‘back door’ into the UK’s communication infrastructure…. Verrimus has been monitoring suspicious activity in the GSM networks in the UK for over a…
Network Attack – Found
Network Attack Found Verrimus operators have found a hardwired attack on a corporate network which was capable of ‘evading’ the company’s cyber security systems. For confidentiality, we are unable to show any imagery of the device or give public explanation of the method of operation of this attack. However we can give the following…
SCTX 2019
Verrimus will be exhibiting at Security and Counter Terrorist Expo at London Olympia on the 5th and 6th of March. Why not pop along to stand E60. We will be exhibiting some cutting edge technology and taking questions. www.verrimus.com www.tscm-training.com Verrimuswww.verrimus.com
Air-Gap Cyber Attack
Air-Gap Cyber Attack On December 30th 2013 the ANT Catalogue, a 50-page classified document listing technology available to the United States National Security Agency (NSA) Tailored Access Operations (TAO) by the Advanced Network Technology (ANT) Division to aid in cyber surveillance, was leaked. Since then numerous entities have been trying to reproduce these technologies. Recently,…
Using an iPhone to Bug Someone
Using an iPhone to Bug Someone In this vlog, Gavin shows how to use an Apple iPhone and AirPods to listen in to someone’s conversation, by turning the iPhone into a listening device or bug. The feature of ‘live listen’ is built into Apples iOS 12. As you will see in the video, this gives…
Mimicry in TSCM and Surveillance
Recognising mimicry is an important part of TSCM training. Out and about today, we found a nice example of ‘mimicry’, a hide built to look like the object or surroundings its hiding in. In this case you can see the hide mimicked to look like part of the tree its attached to. Partially covered by…
Online Threat Brief
Verrimus are pleased to offer an online threat brief, complimentary in January 2019 Our Threat Brief has been well received all over the world at security, hacking and information security conferences. Delivered by our Technical and Government Services Director, the threat brief covers the reality of technical information threats in 2019. From low level…
Bug Sweep – GSM Threat
TSCM – Bug Sweep – GSM Threat TSCM Bug Sweep – Covert GSM audio transmitter in air conditioning unit. This is an image taken by one of our TSCM (Bug Sweep) Operators on task in the Middle East (Authorised Task). A GSM audio transmitter (GSM BUG) was detected installed in an air conditioning unit. The…
Mobile Phone Security – TSCM Bug Sweep
Mobile phone security…When it comes to the creation, storage and communication of sensitive personal or business information, there is no device more prolific in its use than the mobile phone…. Just about every person in the UK owns and uses a mobile phone for personal and or business use. The depth of information these devices…