CHICAGOLAND: Body of school board chief found in River... Nov 17, 2009
Didn't Richie's spy cameras pick this up. jeff s on. (The Drudge Report)
Interpol track Msian girls in credit card fraud Oct 31, 2009
"Surely, the girls were part of the gang. We are now in the process of ascertaining their actual names, addresses and college names. "Once we have this information, we will seek Interpol's assistance to investigate the girls," added Sridhar. He said that upon interrogation, the Sri Lankan told Indian sleuths that his group obtained empty credit cards belonging to Malaysian banks via courier, but did not reveal further details of his Malaysian nexus. Later, he printed names on the empty cards in... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Allegations fly against man in Chevron video Oct 30, 2009
In the videos, secretly recorded on amateur spy cameras, Hansen and an Ecuadoran businessman named Diego Borja meet with the trial judge and, separately, a man claiming to represent the country's ruling party. After repeatedly saying he can't discuss the verdict in advance, the judge at one point appears to say that Chevron is the "guilty party" in the case. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Top 200 Tech Blogs: The Datamation 2009 List Oct 13, 2009
2) Web surfers love tech gadgets and Gizmodo covers the shiny toys as passionately as anyone: shoe spy cameras, iPhones, netbooks, designer mousetraps. Gizmodo reports on geeky gear incessantly. (Datamation)
Surge in ATM crime by Euro gangs Sep 8, 2009
ENISA found increases in the use of small spy cameras, false PIN overlays and even fake machines. A devious development is the introduction of fake entry devices to bank lobbies containing a number of ATMs - a skimming device is placed in a card reader designed to open the door of the lobby and once the customer is at the machine, another spy camera collects PINs. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
* Watchdog warns of rise in ATM crime in Europe Sep 8, 2009
Enisa found increases in the use of small spy cameras, false pin overlays and even entirely fake machines. One development is the introduction of fake entry devices on the outside of bank lobbies containing a number of ATMs. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Chevron alleges misconduct Sep 1, 2009
Using hidden, amateur spy cameras from a mail-order catalog, the businessmen taped conversations about the alleged bribery plan with people claiming to represent Ecuadoran government officials or the president's party, Alianza PAIS. One of the businessmen previously worked on the lawsuit as a logistics contractor for Chevron but is no longer working for the company, Chevron said. The businessmen also videotaped two conversations with the judge but didn't openly discuss bribes with him. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
How not to do a sting in six easy steps Aug 23, 2009
The rights of the individuals caught in compromising positions on spy cameras cannot be overlooked. Undercover reporters should be able to show the evidence they had before they targeted an individual. (India Times, India)
Assault Weapons Excite The Media Once Again Aug 22, 2009
I wish the media would take up the intrusiveness of spy cameras everywhere as equal cause for alarm. Mike Billips. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Tech Tips for Outsmarting Peeping TomsGadgets and guidelines for protecting yourself from video voyeurs. Jul 25, 2009
"Anyone can buy these spy cameras," he said. "You can buy the equipment on the Internet ... and it's very sophisticated.". (ABC News)
How to Surveillance-Proof Your Hotel Room Jul 24, 2009
Why does this article morph at the end into advertisements for spy cameras. Whys does the article say "captures all the action?". (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
Gadget heaven Jul 10, 2009
In the district it is possible to buy anything from spy cameras to underground computer games. "Tokyo is the hot bed for new electronics in the whole world," said Serkan Toto, Japanese correspondent for the Tech Crunch news blog. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Coming soon: the McLaren hybrid supercar Jul 3, 2009
The company s first supercar has been in development for two years and was recently photographed by Drive s spy cameras during cold-weather testing. It is expected to compete with Ferrari s F430 and Lamborghini s Gallardo and McLaren is hoping to build 1000 cars in 2011 considerably more than the 100 McLaren F1s made between 1993 and 1998. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Oregon House approves anti-voyeurism bill Jun 30, 2009
That case arose from an incident in Huffman s district, where a man installed spy cameras in women s restrooms and a doctor s office. The bill passed Monday removes the existing requirement that victims be post-pubescent for the offender to be prosecuted for violating personal privacy. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Pa. man admits peeping on tenants for decade Jun 26, 2009
A suburban Philadelphia landlord has admitted setting up spy cameras and secretly recording women tenants for nearly two decades ... (AP) -- A suburban Philadelphia landlord has admitted setting up spy cameras and secretly recording women tenants for nearly two decades. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Accused Abduction Faker A "Good Mother" May 29, 2009
Woman Whose Driver's License Suspect Allegedly Took Tells "Early Show" Charges Are Totally Out-Of-Character. Jillian Jenkinson's driver's license, authorities say, was used by suspect Bonnie Sweeten. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Golf GTI's big brother spied Apr 9, 2009
Drives spy cameras snap the successor for the R32, with the latest version of VWs hottest Golf downsizing to a powerful four-cylinder turbo engine. By JEZ SPINKS.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Govt. approves plan for new spy satellites Apr 8, 2009
Four models of wireless spy cameras to choose from. Low price and fast shipping. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
How Do We Know Where Kim Jong-il's Missile Landed? Apr 7, 2009
The U.S. Northern Command, which monitored the launch using a global network of radars, satellite-mounted spy cameras, and satellites equipped with infrared sensors, concluded that the satellite fell into the Pacific Ocean. The North Koreans insist that the satellite achieved orbit and is broadcasting patriotic music to the world. (Slate)
Zimbabwe: Chinamasa Says SABC Lying About State of Prisons Apr 3, 2009
The SABC says visuals were taken in Khami, Beitbridge and Harare Remand Prisons, with help from prison wardens and inmates, who supplied the footage using spy cameras supplied by the film crew. There is also absolute proof of the horror inside Zimbabwe's jails from the thousands of MDC supporters and innocent Zimbabweans who have been arrested and suffered for themselves. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Trapped Inmates Dying of Hunger And Disease in Country's Prisons Apr 1, 2009
The documentary shows footage from Khami, Beitbridge and Harare Remand Prisons, taken with help from prison wardens and inmates who supplied footage using spy cameras supplied by the film crew. The SABC producer said some relatives also took pictures of the inmates, using cell phone cameras when they went to visit. (allAfrica.com)
Blairs, House of Commons and Google boss won't have THEIR privacy invaded... Mar 23, 2009
Some people, however, managed to escape the all-seeing spy cameras. Among them is Dennis Woodside, the boss of Google UK.. (The Drudge Report)
Warning on mobile phone tracking Mar 9, 2009
Under the Surveillance Devices Act, anyone caught using tracking devices or spy cameras without consent faces a maximum penalty of two years' jail and a $26,429 fine. An Australian company, Spousebusters, which claims to be "specialists in busting cheating spouses", offers clients "mobile phone monitoring software" for Series 60 (Nokia, LG and Samsung), Blackberry and Windows mobile devices. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Despite official ban, spyware is hot seller in China Mar 7, 2009
Individuals using spy cameras risk violence and may find their footage is inadmissible in court, says Liu Changjiang, president of Beijing Orient Business Investigation, a private investigation company. "Many private investigators in China use spy cameras, but they are illegal, so we don't," he says. (USA Today -- Tech)
* World News Quick Take Feb 22, 2009
UNITED KINGDOM Police taste own medicine Police are usually enthusiastic about closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance, but rank and file officers appear far less happy when spy cameras are set up to catch their own misdemeanors. A CCTV camera is being installed in a police station kitchen in Brighton on the south coast to catch officers who do not clear up. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
UK: CCTV cameras at supermarkets to keep track of alcohol sales... Feb 21, 2009
Spy cameras will be watching. By Last updated at 1:43 AM on 21st February 2009. (The Drudge Report)
'Obamaland' Author Predicts Obama Will Spend America Into Another Depression Feb 12, 2009
You might even have spy cameras in your trash cans like we do in England. JB: Whoa, whoa -- spy cameras in your trashcans ... We now have places where you have spy cameras in your trashcans to find out whether you are disposing of your rubbish in an ecologically-sound way or not. (Human Events Online)
