Professional sweeps in Milan.

In the era of hyper‑connectivity, privacy is a valuable and increasingly fragile asset. Spy technologies have reached a level of miniaturisation and sophistication that makes environmental, telephone and computer eavesdropping a daily, concrete risk for businesses, professionals and individuals. Today, spying on an office, a residence or a smartphone no longer requires bulky equipment: GSM bugs the size of a coin, pin‑hole cameras hidden in everyday objects, or remotely installable spyware are enough.

To defend against these invisible threats, it is essential to rely on a complete professional sweep. Arcadia Company provides an integrated service ranging from environmental sweeps to forensic sweeps of digital devices, ensuring maximum security and total confidentiality.

Why the \"DIY\" sweep doesn’t work (and can be dangerous)

Many believe that buying an online frequency detector is enough to sweep a room or an office. Unfortunately, the technical reality is much more complex. Modern bugs employ sophisticated counter‑measures designed to evade commercial equipment:

• Sleeping devices: They remain off for days and activate only at specific times or in the presence of certain noises.
• Burst and encrypted transmissions: They accumulate audio/video data and transmit it in fractions of a second on variable frequencies, making them invisible to ordinary scanners.
• PLC (Power Line Communication) technology: They use the building’s electrical wiring to carry data, without transmitting any radio frequency into the air.

A cheap commercial detector cannot uncover these threats. In contrast, Arcadia Company’s professional sweeps employ military‑grade equipment. We use ultra‑sensitive spectrum analyzers and non‑linear junction detectors (NLJD) capable of detecting any electronic component (silicon), even if the spying device is off, battery‑less, or non‑transmitting.

From detection to forensic sweep: evidence admissible in court

The real added value of Arcadia Company’s services lies in the forensic approach. When we perform an IT or electronic sweep, we do more than just identify and remove the threat.

Our team of experts isolates the spying device or malware, analyses its code and reconstructs the attack’s origin to determine who was eavesdropping and what data were exposed. This process turns a simple sweep into a genuine defensive intelligence operation.

Moreover, we preserve digital evidence in accordance with current regulatory standards (Law 48/2008). If you intend to take legal action, file a complaint, or protect your company from an industrial espionage case, you will have an unassailable forensic IT report, fully admissible in court.

Legal note: Privacy violations and unlawful interception of communications are serious crimes punishable under the Penal Code. To learn more about the risks and protections, you can consult the official guidelines on the website of the Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali.

When to request a professional sweep?

Timing is crucial to limit the damage of an illegal interception. It is advisable to request an immediate sweep service in the following situations:

• During or before confidential corporate negotiations, mergers or acquisitions (M&A).
• In conjunction with legally delicate proceedings, asset disputes or contentious divorces.
• If there are leaks of corporate information or anomalies in the competition (industrial espionage).
• When warning signs appear on devices (smartphone battery draining quickly, strange background noises on the telephone line, computers slowing down for no reason).
• Following suspicious incidents related to stalking or personal privacy violations.

How much does an environmental sweep or a smartphone sweep cost?

The cost of a sweep depends on the area and complexity of the environment to be examined, the number of devices involved, and the depth of analysis required. Environmental sweeps (TSCM) are generally priced per square metre or via package solutions, while a forensic smartphone sweep is based on the number of devices and analysis depth. Arcadia Company always provides a clear quote before any intervention; for reference, the page dedicated to rates is available.

How often should a sweep be performed?

For exposed companies — boardrooms, executive offices, research and development departments — a scheduled periodic sweep is advisable, supplemented by extraordinary interventions before confidential meetings, M&A negotiations, or when a concrete suspicion arises. For private individuals, a sweep is recommended in cases of contentious separations, stalking, or recurring device anomalies.

Sweeps in Milan and throughout Italy

We operate from our Sesto San Giovanni headquarters throughout the Milan metropolitan area and across the entire national territory, also working outside regular hours and on weekends to ensure maximum discretion and promptness.