Do you know what "Electronic Harassment" Surveillance is?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:14:00 -0400

I came across this article and I found it to be very interesting and informative. I learned about a new weapon system and a new method of subterfuge I had previously not known. It's an interesting read.

What do you think about this method being used during war?

http://www.bugsweeps.com/info/electronic_harassment.html

Electronic Harassment Information - Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM). Advanced...

Electronic harassment info. TSCM bug sweeps telephone, computer lines, and bug sweep offices to free them of electronic eavesdropping and wiretaps, using the best technology.

Response by CW3 Bernard"Chief" Collier made Oct 15 at 2015 8:27 PM

CW3 Bernard"Chief" Collier — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:27:46 -0400

One method I do agree with, and it's realer than people think, or TV portrays is constant satellite surveillance. As a insurance adjuster, I could make a phone call and within 15 minutes get a satellite picture of any street, house, or car i wanted. This technology definitely should be used more in combat operations for decisions on the ground.

Response by SPC Nick Lai made Oct 15 at 2015 8:28 PM

SPC Nick Lai — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 20:28:14 -0400

First came to my mind is having a surveillance without a posted sign!

Response by LTC John Shaw made Oct 16 at 2015 6:44 AM

LTC John Shaw — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 06:44:49 -0400

CPT Private RallyPoint Member Interesting this is on a commercial site, usually they sell more bug detection type of devices, usually a RF scanner that looks for local signature or lead foil, this one is the logical extension of putting aluminum foil over your head and it still will not defeat current devices.
The TSCM field has been around since WWII, 'bug sweeps' are common events prior to big corporate or political meetings, my wife started in the security industry 25 years ago doing this type of work.
The best bug sweeps are combos of dogs, humans and technology.
Microwave is OLD technology, a more current method is to bounce a laser off a window or other surface that is attenuated by the internal conversation, much easier to capture to information w/o detection.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 16 at 2015 7:16 AM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 07:16:13 -0400

well ... these are like mission impossible gears :) lol

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Oct 16 at 2015 11:00 AM

LTC Stephen F. — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 11:00:01 -0400

Well I know what electronic harassment is CPT Private RallyPoint Member. I get harassed a few times a week on Skype which I only use to communicate with one of my sons. My spam catcher and malware protection block most other spam.attempted intrusions.
When I first saw you post my thoughts drifted to those young people who are abused by "friends' on facebook and other social media and commit suicide as a result.
Electronic surveillance countermeasures have been around for a long time and used by military, intel, security, etc for many decades. It isn't surprising that it is being marketed now for "private" purposes.

Response by COL Jeff Williams made Oct 16 at 2015 12:18 PM

COL Jeff Williams — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 12:18:11 -0400

"It is well that war is so terrible, otherwise we would grow too fond of it." I think all means should be used to win. It is what we do after that distinguishes us from our enemies

Response by SSgt Dale W. made Oct 17 at 2015 4:47 AM

SSgt Dale W. — Sat, 17 Oct 2015 04:47:44 -0400

Holy Electron, Batman! Gene Hackman really was right!
It appears I'm past due on my faraday cage construction schedule, although I have modified my copper wear to emit a reverse polarity field to foil those dastards attempting to steal my deepest secret knowledge of the cosmos.

In answer to the question, every weapon in the arsenal should be used in time of war. I believe we, as a society. have become too mushy about waging war. We don't do ourselves any favors by combating our enemies with half measures. I think if we were to wage total war as a response to being attacked, the process will be a short one. We don't need to draw things out, that gives our enemies a learning curve and increases our casualties. In my not so humble opinion, of course. :-)