Spy Vs Spy - A Modern Study Of Microphone Bugs

Explore the world of microphone bugs in this comprehensive conference talk from HITB Security Conference. Delve into an in-depth survey of state-of-the-art hidden microphones, their characteristics, features, and pitfalls. Follow along as the speakers conduct real-life experiments in Spy-vs-Spy scenarios, placing and detecting hidden mic bugs. Learn about the development of a free software SDR-based program for detecting hidden microphones, and gain insights into the realities of microphone bugs that challenge common fictional beliefs. Discover the range capabilities of these devices, the challenges of placement and detection, space requirements, maintenance difficulties, and removal complexities. Benefit from the speakers' expertise in malware research, network traffic analysis, and threat categorization as they present their findings and release their detection tool to help bridge the knowledge gap in this critical area of security.