1. Betty Fermin Rajal Patel Amanda Poirier David Pandolfo
Wiretapping
Betty Fermin
Rajal Patel
Amanda Poirier
David Pandolfo

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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

5. pros.. Cons .. Law enforcement tool Corporate espionage
invades our privacy rights

6. Types of Wiretaps:
Hardwired
Soft
Record
Transmit

7. Hardwired Wiretap ..
Physical access gained to a section of wire that the signal travels on.
Used by the police, but mostly used by hackers.

8. Soft Wiretap..
A modification to the software used to run the phone system.
Very popular with large enforcement agencies, larger corporations, and with hackers.

9. Recording Wiretap .. A tape recorder wired into the phone line.
Popular with amateur spies and private investigators.

10. Transmit Wiretap .. An RF transmitter or “Bug” connected to a wire.
Very popular amongst both
police & hackers.

11. To sum it all up.. Incredibly powerful surveillance tool.
Can invade the privacy of
anyone.
Difficult to protect oneself.