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PC surveillance for the spy in a hurry

Device plugs into back of computer

Mike Yamamoto Staff Writer, CNET News.com
Mike Yamamoto is an executive editor for CNET News.com.
Mike Yamamoto

As any espionage operative will tell you, spying on someone's computer can a frustrating task. It usually involves loading software, which always ends up taking more time than anticipated--thereby increasing the chances of getting caught in the act.

Spycatcher

That's why U.K.-based Spycatcher came up with the "Keywatcher," a small gadget less than 2 inches long that plugs into the back of the subject's computer, according to Uber-Review, not unlike a USB storage key. Spycatcher says the gadget, which goes for 107 pounds (or $215) holds "up to 65,000 characters of text (typically between 40 and 50 pages) which can be recalled by simply typing in a changeable password."

In fact, now that we're aware of this, we'll have to position one of our many surveillance cameras behind our own computers.