Protecting High-Tech Logistics in Indore
A logistics command center in Indore was compromised by a miniature GSM audio bridge soldered into a desktop intercom unit.
Service
TSCM, Debugging Services, and Audio Transmitter Detection
Location
Pithampur Industrial Area / Vijay Nagar, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Industry
Supply Chain & High-Tech Logistics
Subject Matter Expert
Wahid Shaikh (TSCM Expert, Risk Advisor, and Chief Investigative Officer)
Service Provider
Indiebim Technology Solutions Private Limited
The Challenge
A logistics corporation handling high-value electronics and defense components noticed that competitors seemed to know shipment routes, timing, and security protocols in advance.
The Problem
Large logistics hubs create a wide attack surface, with open dispatch floors, intercoms, handheld radios, and maintenance access all posing surveillance risks.
- Audio transmitter detection across large dispatch operations.
- Threats for corporate assets involving PA systems and intercoms.
- Devices hidden inside industrial hardware or even returned shipping materials.
The Action
Wahid Shaikh deployed the Indiebim team during a shift change to access high-traffic zones without disrupting operations.
- RF spectrum analysis for rogue dispatch-desk emissions.
- Carrier current testing on internal power lines.
- NLJD inspection of radios, scanners, and communication units.
The Findings
The team uncovered a miniature GSM audio bridge soldered inside a desktop intercom unit at the dispatch desk.
The modified intercom used its own power source and dialed out to a pre-programmed number whenever it detected voice activity.
The Solution
- Applied tamper-evident seals to communication hardware.
- Redesigned vendor-vetting for maintenance personnel.
- Delivered TSCM training on recognizing visual anomalies in office equipment.
Outcome
The firm restored strategic security and reassured clients that sensitive logistics information was once again protected.