Strengthening VAWG Response: Addressing Technical Abuse

By Verrimus / 19th March 2025 / Comments Off on Strengthening VAWG Response: Addressing Technical Abuse

Protecting Victims of Stalking, Harassment, and Domestic Abuse from Technical Surveillance Understanding the Threat of Technical Surveillance in Relation to VAWG Reducing violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a priority for UK police forces. A critical but often overlooked element is the role of technical surveillance in cases of stalking, harassment, and domestic abuse.…

Knowing How to Bug Someone Improves Bug Detection

By Verrimus / 30th January 2025 / Comments Off on Knowing How to Bug Someone Improves Bug Detection

How does knowing how to bug someone, improve a TSCM operator’s skill set? Staying ahead of adversaries requires more than just TSCM equipment and experience—it demands a deep understanding of the very techniques used by hostile actors. This is why all Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) operators should undergo a Technical Surveillance Attack Methodology Briefing…

Police, Domestic Abuse Investigations and Technical Surveillance – More Training Required

By Verrimus / 11th November 2024 / Comments Off on Police, Domestic Abuse Investigations and Technical Surveillance – More Training Required

Many UK domestic abuse investigations do not routinely include TSCM. The use of covert surveillance devices—such as tracking devices, hidden cameras, and eavesdropping audio equipment—has become increasingly widespread and alarmingly accessible. These devices, once the realm of espionage or high-profile criminal cases, are now easy to purchase online. They can be deployed by perpetrators of…

Do You Need Technical Surveillance Awareness Training?

By Verrimus / 15th November 2022 / Comments Off on Do You Need Technical Surveillance Awareness Training?

Understanding Corporate Espionage and Technical Surveillance Attacks Undertaking Technical Surveillance Awareness training courses is essential to understand the threat landscape of corporate espionage. There’s a wide range of privacy-compromising and eavesdropping devices available for technical surveillance attackers to use. But what do you know about corporate espionage? How familiar are you with the methods of…