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Definition: Listening in on electronic communication: telephones, computers, and other devices to obtain evidence or some other kind of classified information. Preferred method of obtaining information.
Illegal wiretapping Directly tapping into the relevant line using an induction coil to pick up the signal. Planting a covert recording device or “bug” to monitor the target.
Process: Involves tying into a wire or some other conductor that is used for communicating Wire can be: A telephone line A PBX cable A local area network A CCTV video system An alarm system
pros.. Cons .. Law enforcement tool Corporate espionage invades our privacy rights
Types of Wiretaps: Hardwired Soft Record Transmit
Hardwired Wiretap .. Physical access gained to a section of wire that the signal travels on. Used by the police, but mostly used by hackers.
Soft Wiretap.. A modification to the software used to run the phone system. Very popular with large enforcement agencies, larger corporations, and with hackers.
Recording Wiretap .. A tape recorder wired into the phone line. Popular with amateur spies and private investigators.
Transmit Wiretap .. An RF transmitter or “Bug” connected to a wire. Very popular amongst both police & hackers.
To sum it all up.. Incredibly powerful surveillance tool. Can invade the privacy of anyone. Difficult to protect oneself.