Professional Bug Sweeps in Melbourne and Across Australia

Worried someone is listening, watching or tracking you? Australian Bug Detection Group is a bug sweep and TSCM firm that finds hidden listening devices, cameras, GPS trackers and phone spyware for businesses, government and private clients. Every sweep is led by our director, and we have been doing this since 2014.

Residential Sweeps

Homes and apartments checked for hidden listening devices, cameras and trackers, discreetly and thoroughly.

Corporate Bug Sweeps

Boardrooms, offices and meeting rooms swept before the conversations that matter, or on a regular schedule.

Boardroom Assurance

Scheduled sweeps that build TSCM into your security protocol, not a one-off call after a leak.

Spyware Detection

Mobile phones examined for spyware that can expose your calls, messages, camera and location.

Vehicle Sweeps

Cars and fleet vehicles searched for GPS trackers, Apple AirTags and other BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) devices.

The Story

What a professional bug sweep involves

What is a bug sweep?

A bug sweep, known professionally as technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM), is a systematic search of a room, building, vehicle or device for hidden surveillance equipment: listening devices, cameras, GPS trackers and spyware. A professional sweep combines electronic detection with a hands-on physical inspection, because many modern devices record silently and never transmit.

Who we help

Businesses and boards: boardrooms, executive offices and meeting rooms, before negotiations, mergers, tenders and litigation, or on a regular schedule.
Government agencies: offices and areas where official information is discussed.
High-net-worth individuals and VIPs: residences, hotel rooms, venues and vehicles.
Private households: anyone worried that someone is listening, watching or tracking them at home or in the car.

How a sweep works

A confidential conversation. Call us from a phone outside the area of concern and tell us what has happened and what needs checking.
A quote. Every job is quoted individually. Businesses can send a floor plan for a confidential review.
The sweep. Radio frequency analysis, non-linear junction detection, thermal imaging, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth analysis, telephone line testing and a physical search. Depending on the size of the site, a job takes from about four hours to a couple of weeks.
The report. A written report of what was examined and what was found.

Why Australian Bug Detection Group

Choosing a professional bug sweeper comes down to experience, equipment and accountability. We have been operating since 2014. Every sweep is led by our director, an internationally trained technical specialist, alongside his team, and projects are never subcontracted. We hold a Victorian Security Licence and $20 million public liability and professional indemnity insurance. Based in Melbourne, we operate across Australia.

Searching for Hidden Cameras

Finding a hidden camera during a corporate bug sweep

Locating a Hidden IP Camera with the Orion 2.4 NLJD

Finding a hidden camera during a corporate bug sweep with a non-linear junction detector

Locating a Hidden IP Camera with a FLIR E6 Thermal Camera

Finding a hidden camera during a corporate bug sweep with thermal imaging

ABDG on the Channel 7 Morning Show

Our director was interviewed on the Channel 7 Morning Show following our News Corp podcast

Kestrel Signal Intelligence Software Defined Radio

Analysing radio frequencies and identifying anomalies

Vehicle TSCM

Searching vehicles for hidden GPS trackers, Apple AirTags and other BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) devices

ANDRE Near Field Detector

Locating transmitting devices with the ANDRE near field detector

The Specialization

Common questions about bug sweeps

Equipment Used

No two sweeps are the same, and no single piece of equipment can find every device. We use a layered toolkit for each job.

Indicators of Concern

There is rarely one conclusive sign, but certain patterns suggest a person or organisation may be compromised.

I think I'm Bugged

If you suspect surveillance, act quickly but quietly to protect your information and limit any damage.

EXCELLENT

Based on 27 reviews

Lizzy O'Dea

Alan was amazing. Very professional. Explained everything. Checked everything. Warm and friendly. Highly recommend.

Anne Acuna

Excellent and great service. Highly recommend this company.

Paul Leah

I am very happy with the service Very professional

Kim Gundani

Alan was a lifesaver, extremely knowledgeable and thorough. He is an expert in his field, would highly recommend!

Daniel Weiser

Couldn’t be happier with the result. Sometimes you need the professionals.

Emma

I called Australian Bug Detection Group to check my car for a suspected tracking device, and although he wasn’t available to come out until Thursday, he could hear how stressed I was and took the time to help me troubleshoot over the phone. Thanks to his guidance, I was able to locate the bug myself, which gave me huge peace of mind. I’m incredibly grateful for his kindness, professionalism, and willingness to help even when he couldn’t attend straight away. Highly recommend — genuine service and someone who truly cares about helping people.

Ian Heraud

After awhile, a number ofpeople started querying the coincidental things that made a number of us worried about whether a listening bug had been planted in our apartment, I had no idea how to go about testing this out. I was very lucky to start my search with the Australian Bug Detection Group and was pleasantly surprised with the professionalism of Alan Earl. He came equipped with every type of communication equipment that you would imagine and took a good two hours to thoroughly scan the apartment. As it turned out, I’m glad that he did.

Brian

Found tag and eased worries, well worth the call. Thanks again

READY SET FIX HANDYMAN & PROPERTY SERVICES

Called these guys up, just to ask some informational advice about the industry. He took the time to speak with me about it , and was a great insight. Thankyou so much for taking the time out of your day to have a conversation with me. 10/10 for customer service and extremely knowledgeable.

Liz

Alan was wonderful to deal with. The information provided was extremely helpful and he even me saved me money by assisting over the phone. Would not hesitate in recommending Alan and his service.

Talk to us confidentially

Call 0410 092 207 from a phone outside the area of concern, or send us a message. Every job is quoted individually after a confidential conversation, and businesses can send a floor plan for review.