Bug Detect ─ Use Cases

Bug Detect identifies modern GPS trackers and audio bugs that operate as miniature cellular devices.
Identifies both continuously transmitting devices and dormant devices that only briefly connect to cellular (2G GSM, 4G LTE, 5G Ready) networks to transmit data, making them difficult to detect during conventional inspections.

Detecting and Identifying Cellular threats

With the objective of detecting and identifying rogue wireless threats operating on the network that is difficult to recognize if it is an authorized or unauthorized transmission.

Identifying Rogue 2G + 4G GPS Trackers

 

A hidden tracker may use exactly the same hardware family as:

  • eCall module
  • Telematics control unit
  • Infotainment modem
  • Vehicle diagnostics modem
  • Fleet management system
  • V2X communication equipment

The RF characteristics may look almost identical. However, without a close proximity IMEI / IMSI Catcher, a covert tracker may simply appear to be another legitimate IoT endpoint.

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Identifying Rogue 2G + 4G Audio and Video Bugs

Corporate offices, boardrooms, government facilities, and executive residences increasingly contain:

  • Smart HVAC systems
  • Building management controllers
  • Security systems
  • Smart locks
  • Environmental sensors
  • Cellular backup routers
  • IoT gateways

A covert LTE surveillance device may be difficult to distinguish from the large number of legitimate connected devices already present.

An (insider) threat can easily deploy a camera or eavesdropping device and receive footage directly through the cellular network.

Why the need of Identification and Classification

Vehicle Inspections (GPS Tracker Detection)


Identify:

• 2G GSM trackers

• 4G LTE trackers

• LTE-M trackers

• Covert surveillance trackers

Differentiate from:

• eCall modules

• OEM telematics

• Infotainment modems

• Insurance telematics

• V2X modules

• Fleet management systems

Advantage

Instead of searching for RF energy, you identify all cellular devices and isolate the unknown one.

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Boardroom / Meeting Rooms

Identify:

• LTE audio bugs

• GSM room transmitters

• Cellular conference-room implants

• Hidden relay devices

• Rogue IoT devices

 

Differentiate from:

• Executive smartphones

• Tablets

• Corporate hotspots

• AV systems

• Building IoT equipment

Advantage

You create a real-time inventory of every cellular-capable device in the room. Anything not belonging becomes an investigative lead.

Executive Offices


Identify:

• Cellular audio bugs

• LTE covert cameras

• Hidden relay devices

• Data-exfiltration modems

• Rogue wireless gateways

• Unauthorized IoT devices

Differentiate from:

• Executive mobile devices

• Corporate hotspots

• Office communications systems

• Security infrastructure

• Building automation systems

• Environmental monitoring equipment

Advantage

You continuously verify that every cellular transmitter in the office serves a legitimate business purpose. Any new or unidentified device immediately stands out against the established baseline.

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Sensitive Facilities

Identify:

• Covert surveillance devices

• Cellular exfiltration modems

• Unauthorized LTE routers

• Cellular espionage equipment

• Insider-installed systems

• Hidden monitoring devices

Differentiate from:

• Emergency communications systems

• Industrial telemetry equipment

• Security systems

• Building management infrastructure

• Approved IoT deployments

• Environmental monitoring systems

• Cellular failover routers

Advantage

You prevent cellular technology from becoming an uncontrolled communication channel. Every active transmitter can be accounted for, reducing opportunities for espionage, unauthorized access, or data exfiltration.

Travel / Hotel Inspections

Identify:

• Spy cameras hidden in the room

• Cellular audio bugs inside the room

• Dynamic surveillance devices

 

Differentiate from:

• Smartphones

• Smartwatches

• Personal hotspots

• Approved travel trackers

 

Advantage

 

Similar to Dynamic events, such as M&A negotiations, Government summits, Legal strategy meetings.

 

You verify whether any new cellular device has appeared during hotel stays. Unknown devices can be quickly isolated before they continue tracking personnel, vehicles, or assets.

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Private Jets & Yachts

Identify:

• Hidden cellular trackers

• Hidden LTE listening devices

• LTE-enabled covert cameras

• Cellular relay devices

• Dynamic surveillance devices planted by visitors

• Unauthorized LTE routers

 

Differentiate from:

• Trusted LTE routers

• Crew communication systems

• Sat/cellular communication gateways

• Approved crew communications

• Passenger connectivity infrastructure

Advantage

You gain complete visibility of all cellular-capable equipment onboard. Unknown transmitters can be investigated before they expose executive travel patterns or sensitive conversations.