There are many scenarios where people might want to get sensitive information from you. A common way to do so is by using various tracking or listening devices. Luckily, there are tools to help you find them. Find out how to pick the best bug detector to guarantee your privacy.

Types of Bugging Devices

Bugs are used for capturing or intercepting valuable data and transmitting them to the remote computer. Some low-end devices have to be retrieved to get the data they collected, but the majority send it as an RF signal to the recipient. These are the most common types of bugging devices:

• * GPS trackers that transmit the target's whereabouts

• * Listening devices that spy on conversations

• * Bugs that intercept files shared via WiFi network

• * Hidden cameras to capture footage

How Bug Detectors Work

As we mentioned before, bugging devices usually transmit data with an RF signal in the range between 3 MHz and 6 GHz. Bug detectors can detect such signals and alert users when brought close to their source. To use them, you must first turn off all transmitting devices you are aware of (WiFi routers, Bluetooth gadgets) and turn on the detector. Depending on its level, it may scan the whole room at once or work only in close proximity.

How to Choose a Bug Detector

The choice of bug-sweeping gadget depends on what type of bugs you are looking for as devices transmitting different types of data work on different frequencies. The price and class of the device determine what additional functionality you will get. Most affordable detectors will light up when they detect a signal in a certain spectrum and probably show the strength of a signal. Meanwhile, high-end devices feature signal blockers and can distinguish between authorized and unauthorized signals. You can learn more about signal jammers here.

Conclusion

Bug detectors can find tracking and listening devices that transmit RF signals. Bug-sweepers must be picked for specific devices you want to find and the functionality you need.