Instead, the guide provides a general overview of the spy gear currently used. Our spy gadgets guide does not include every type of spying gadget. Anyone that intends to purchase spy gear, should very carefully consider the law before doing so. The Act applies to email, telephone conversations, and data stored electronically.” As well, specific state laws also apply. “The ECPA protects wire, oral, and electronic communications while those communications are being made, are in transit, and when they are stored on computers. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 (ECPA) sets forth the USA Federal regulations. Most often, these devices are used to access information in an unauthorized or illegal manner. Spy gear is designed and intended to collect audio, video and/or data from an unsuspecting target. Technology makes it easier than ever for a spy to access your information. Surprisingly, a spy does not need to plant a bugging device to access your information. Computers and cell phones can also be used as surveillance devices. It’s now easier for a spy to get unauthorized electronic access to a target’s information than ever before.īeyond spy gadgets, electronic eavesdroppers can also access your WiFi network, computer cameras and Internet of Things (IoT) devices remotely. Some of these devices can be remotely activated and have live listen functionality. Less risky for a spy: By using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or the cellular networks to push information to the spy, the spy doesn’t have to risk coming back into the target(s)’ location to retrieve the device.Easier to use: Many spy gadgets require minimal set up and some come with their own app. Readily available: Anyone can easily (and discreetly) purchase spy gadgets online and have them delivered to their door.These devices can collect information in plain view without alerting a target(s). Disguised in common items: A voice recorder or a spy camera can be purchased in many common items, like water bottles, credit cards, key fobs, etc.Lower in price: Many spy gadgets are inexpensive ($15 or less).Some cameras and microphones are smaller than the tip of your finger. Smaller in size: As technology has become miniaturized, so has spy gear.The manufacture and sale of spy gadgets is a multibillion dollar industry, and it continues to grow. If they won't take you at your word or the so-obvious-it-hurts stupidity of installing an easily removable (LITERALLY A STICKER) "spying" device, it's probably time to step away from the feed and remind yourself that you're probably arguing with someone who believes that the US government is spraying us with classified pharmaceuticals using jetliners.Spy gadgets are now smaller in size, lower in price, disguised in common items, readily available, easier to use and introduce less risk for the spy. So if you see someone post it, maybe do everyone a favor and calmly let them know it's a hoax. At this time, the post we've seen has over 250,000 shares on Facebook and has likely spread its viral wings into the feeds of many tens of millions of users by now. If you don't want to watch (can't blame you), the short version is that this guy pulls the NFC sticker off his Galaxy S4's battery, mumbles about it stealing all your photos and videos, says something offensive, then continues being dangerously misinformed about the short-range antenna he's now probably broken for about 30 more seconds (this is the entirety of his evidence). With that in mind, here's the ( auto-play warning) link to it. It is completely, utterly false and also surprisingly bigoted (!), so please note that this video is probably best tagged NSFW for language / anti-Semitism. Basically, there's a video of some guy claiming the Samsung NFC sticker wrapped around his Galaxy S4's battery is a government or corporate surveillance device placed there to steal all your photos and monitor all your phone calls. Today's classic case of "I read it on the internet, therefore: it is true" comes from Facebook, as do many of the internet's best conspiracies these days. (No, Uncle John, they have not finally discovered a way to create a perpetual motion device that the oil companies don't want you to know about, and I do not want to invest in it.) Sometimes, though, these people are willing to believe some really dumb shit. Sometimes, people are willing to believe some incredible things about technology because they have an understandably low interest in the inner workings of said technology.
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