Cordless and Cellular Phone Security: Office Espionage Part 5
This post on cordless and cellular phones is the 5th of 10 piece segment of a “greatest hits” series I’m doing which polishes and updates some of the more security popular posts I’ve written.
Never use a cordless phone for anything other than the initial convenience of answering a call. Switch to a corded line for any client specific communications.
Monitoring cordless and cellular phone calls has become a million dollar hobby in America. Some individuals even sell their own monitored conversations on line. Think ex-girlfriend sites.
Mobile phones are an even greater liability. Not only are means available to monitor the conversations, but it is not particularly difficult to track the location of the parties based on their signal. Now, that is scary.
This tracking has become even easier now that newer 3G phones have come online because their base stations are even closer together. 3G cellular technology basically brings wireless broadband data service to your mobile phone. Just now the major suppliers are Verizon Wireless, AT&T and T-Mobile.
What can you do?
- Use a regular line for increased security.
- Dedicate a secure line in your office for sensitive communication. They are not cheap. Or-Com offers one that has fair reviews for about $300.00. View it here.
- Use first names on non-secure lines.
- Speak in general terms on non-secure lines.
If you think these precautions a completely paranoid, you may be right. On the other hand, browse Spy Emporium for an overview of just a few of the surveillance devices available.
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