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World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Infiltration from Within: Israelis recruited to spy for enemy countries

Israel's intelligence is exposed as flawed, revealing vulnerabilities from internal betrayals and arrogance leading to security failures.
#national-security
Europe news
fromSecuritymagazine
17 hours ago

Netherlands Faces Greatest National Security Threat Since World War Two

The Netherlands faces its greatest national security threat since World War Two, primarily from Russia and China.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police given more time to question three men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

Police secured extended detention warrants for three men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran and targeting Jewish community locations and individuals in London.
Europe news
fromSecuritymagazine
17 hours ago

Netherlands Faces Greatest National Security Threat Since World War Two

The Netherlands faces its greatest national security threat since World War Two, primarily from Russia and China.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Police given more time to question three men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

Police secured extended detention warrants for three men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran and targeting Jewish community locations and individuals in London.
#espionage
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Germany news: Bavarian police arrest suspected spies

Two suspected spies were arrested in Bavaria with various suspicious items, charged with espionage and linked to activities outside Germany.
Germany news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Security forces arrest two suspected Russian spies in Germany and Spain

Two individuals were arrested for allegedly spying on a businessman supplying drones to Ukraine, with intentions possibly including his assassination.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Germany news: Bavarian police arrest suspected spies

Two suspected spies were arrested in Bavaria with various suspicious items, charged with espionage and linked to activities outside Germany.
Germany news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Security forces arrest two suspected Russian spies in Germany and Spain

Two individuals were arrested for allegedly spying on a businessman supplying drones to Ukraine, with intentions possibly including his assassination.
#cia
US politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Two US Officials Who Died After Mexico Drug Lab Bust Were CIA Operatives

Two CIA operatives died in a car crash in Mexico after a drug lab bust, raising questions about U.S. involvement against drug cartels.
fromFast Company
4 hours ago

Officials charge a U.S. soldier for using intel on this $400K Polymarket bet

Gannon Ken Van Dyke was part of the operation to capture Maduro in January and used his access to classified information to make money on the prediction market site Polymarket, the federal prosecutor's office in New York said.
US Elections
Intellectual property law
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

White House Says China-Linked Actors Tried to 'Steal American AI'

Foreign entities, particularly from China, are allegedly extracting American AI models through unauthorized methods, raising national security concerns.
#cybersecurity
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago
Information security

Most Serious Cyberattacks Against the UK Now From Russia, Iran and China, Cyber Chief Says

fromAxios
3 days ago
Information security

Scoop: Top U.S. cyber agency doesn't have access to Anthropic's powerful hacking model

Privacy professionals
fromThe Hacker News
1 hour ago

NASA Employees Duped in Chinese Phishing Scheme Targeting U.S. Defense Software

A Chinese national impersonated U.S. researchers to obtain sensitive information from NASA and other entities, violating export control laws.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Most Serious Cyberattacks Against the UK Now From Russia, Iran and China, Cyber Chief Says

Hostile nations like Russia, Iran, and China are the primary sources of serious cyberattacks in the U.K.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Cheapskate cyber strategy won't stop Beijing's finest

State-sponsored cyberattacks from China represent a sophisticated and significant threat in modern warfare, necessitating preparedness for potential conflict.
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

UK could face hacktivist attacks at scale', says head of security agency

The UK may face large-scale hacktivist attacks during conflicts, similar to recent ransomware incidents, with no option to pay ransoms for recovery.
fromAxios
3 days ago
Information security

Scoop: Top U.S. cyber agency doesn't have access to Anthropic's powerful hacking model

Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 hours ago

US Federal Agency's Cisco Firewall Infected With 'Firestarter' Backdoor

A US federal agency was infected with malware due to vulnerabilities in Cisco firewalls linked to a China-backed espionage campaign.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
8 hours ago

After 2 failed votes, Mike Johnson unveils new plan to extend key U.S. spy powers

Mike Johnson's proposal to renew Section 702 of FISA lacks a warrant requirement, aiming to reauthorize the program for three years with oversight adjustments.
EU data protection
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Security watchdog warns of significant threat of 'lone wolf' terrorist attacks

Ireland's inspector of security services calls for legal changes to intercept messaging platforms due to concerns over Islamist terrorism.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
22 hours ago

Proxy attacks in UK a real and growing concern, says PM

The UK government is increasingly concerned about hostile states using proxies for attacks, particularly against the Jewish community.
#ufos
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 day ago

FBI Investigating Series of Deaths Among Top Scientists With Very Specific Specialties

Retired Air Force general William Neil McCasland went missing, part of a larger investigation into the deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to US nuclear secrets.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 day ago

FBI Investigating Series of Deaths Among Top Scientists With Very Specific Specialties

Retired Air Force general William Neil McCasland went missing, part of a larger investigation into the deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to US nuclear secrets.
#artificial-intelligence
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

How Should Effective AI Red Teams Operate?

AI-specific red teaming is essential for organizations to understand and mitigate risks associated with AI tools.
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago
Artificial intelligence

Old-school spycraft could make a comeback as AI undermines trust

AI may enhance intelligence gathering but also revive traditional espionage methods due to reliability issues with digital communications.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

Old-school spycraft could make a comeback as AI undermines trust

AI may enhance intelligence gathering but also revive traditional espionage methods due to reliability issues with digital communications.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Two CIA agents reportedly killed in car crash in Mexican state of Chihuahua

US officials' presence in Mexico raises sovereignty concerns after CIA agents' deaths in a crash, prompting an investigation into their activities.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

UAE reports dismantling of Iran-linked terror' cell

The UAE arrested members of an Iran-linked group accused of plotting terrorist acts amid ongoing tensions with Iran.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

SAS soldiers quit amid fears of 'witch hunts' over the 'betrayal' of war crimes probes - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Many sources have informed The Telegraph that personnel have submitted applications for premature voluntary release, with departures from the regiment described as significant and even considered a 'threat to national security.'
SF politics
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.se
3 days ago

Swedish intelligence says Russia manipulates economic data

Russia is manipulating economic data to project resilience despite a weak economy and ongoing strategic military objectives.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

The 'Weaponization Working Group' Makes Its First Move

The Weaponization Working Group's report claims prosecutorial abuse under Biden but reveals little evidence of actual weaponization against pro-life Americans.
London politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Met Police investigate potential Iran links to London arson attacks

Recent arson attacks on Jewish sites in London may be linked to Iranian proxies, with investigations led by Counter Terrorism Policing.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Items found near Israeli embassy are non-hazardous, police say

Counter-terrorism officers are continuing to investigate a video posted to social media on Friday claiming the embassy was going to be attacked with drones carrying 'dangerous substances'.
London
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Investigators examine whether Ukraine terrorist attack was directed by Russia

A terrorist attack in Kyiv resulted in six deaths, with investigators examining potential links to Moscow and the perpetrator's background.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

UK government says 100 countries have spyware that can hack people's phones | TechCrunch

More than half of the world's governments now have access to commercial spyware, increasing risks for citizens and critical infrastructure.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Thousands call on UK ministers to cut ties with US tech giant Palantir

Public concern over Palantir's contracts with UK entities has led to petitions urging the government to terminate these agreements.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 days ago

FBI investigating possible links between deaths and disappearances of at least 10 scientists

The FBI is investigating connections among recent deaths and disappearances of scientists linked to government projects, amid growing speculation and no evidence of foul play.
World news
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Surprisingly Anticlimactic End to America's War Against al-Qaida

Sayf al-Adl, an al-Qaida operative, remains elusive despite U.S. military actions, raising questions about the group's leadership and operational strength.
#anthropic
fromAxios
4 days ago
Intellectual property law

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist

fromAxios
4 days ago
Intellectual property law

Scoop: NSA using Anthropic's Mythos despite Defense Department blacklist

#dhs
US politics
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE

DHS is developing smart glasses for ICE agents to identify immigrants and citizens using biometric data by September 2027.
US politics
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Homeland Security reportedly wants to develop smart glasses for ICE

DHS is developing smart glasses for ICE agents to identify immigrants and citizens using biometric data by September 2027.
Information security
fromIT Brew
21 hours ago

Asking around: When does ransomware threat intelligence become noise?

Effective threat intelligence requires filtering information relevant to specific market segments to avoid overwhelming alerts.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Iran, Russia and China behind most major cyberattacks on UK, security chief warns

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

John Brennan Defiant After DOJ Drops Subpoenas Against Him

John Brennan expresses pride in the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 election after subpoenas against him were withdrawn.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
4 days ago

NSA spies are reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos, despite Pentagon feud | TechCrunch

The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's Mythos model for cybersecurity despite previous tensions over access to AI capabilities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

U.K police investigating if attacks in London are the work of Iranian proxies

London police investigate arson attacks on Jewish sites, suspecting Iranian proxies may be involved.
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

Why Australia Needs a National Spy Museum

Many of the foundations that have underpinned Australia's security, prosperity and democracy are being tested: social cohesion is eroding, trust in institutions is declining, intolerance is growing, even truth itself is being undermined by conspiracy, mis- and disinformation.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ian Collard: the Foreign Office insider who may be key to Mandelson scandal

Collard had been having a live dialogue about Mandelson with the separate UK Security Vetting (UKSV) team, based in the Cabinet Office. Collard had then asked to speak to Robbins for what turned out to be a critical meeting: it concluded with Mandelson being granted vetting clearance.
UK politics
#counter-terrorism
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Counter-terror police probe whether Iran ordered series of arson attacks in London

Counter-terror police are investigating potential Iranian involvement in a series of arson attacks in London, with multiple arrests made.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK counter-terrorism agents granted more time to question men suspected of spying for Iran

Four men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran on Jewish community locations and individuals in Britain can be held in custody until 13 March for questioning.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Counter-terror police probe whether Iran ordered series of arson attacks in London

Counter-terror police are investigating potential Iranian involvement in a series of arson attacks in London, with multiple arrests made.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK counter-terrorism agents granted more time to question men suspected of spying for Iran

Four men arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran on Jewish community locations and individuals in Britain can be held in custody until 13 March for questioning.
Information security
fromAxios
2 days ago

Exclusive: OpenAI briefs feds and Five Eyes on new cyber product

OpenAI demonstrated its GPT-5.4-Cyber model to federal cyber defense practitioners, emphasizing a dual-track access approach for government and commercial users.
#russian-intelligence
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 days ago

MoD has lost track of 95,000-strong war reserve as defence readiness fears mount - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Lord Robertson stated, 'We need to sort of round up those who are available, fit, and willing to be able to do it.' This emphasizes the urgency of engaging former service personnel in the strategic reserve.
UK politics
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

Nation states responsible for 'nationally significant' cyber attacks against UK, says NCSC chief | Computer Weekly

The UK faces increased cyber security threats from hostile states and AI advancements, with an average of four significant attacks weekly.
#ai
Information security
fromNextgov.com
4 weeks ago

ODNI is building a framework to boost spy agencies' AI adoption

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence is enhancing AI adoption for cybersecurity within the intelligence community as part of a modernization effort.
#fbi
Privacy professionals
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Breach of FBI Surveillance System Considered a "Major Incident," Security Experts Weigh In

FBI confirms major breach of surveillance system, exposing sensitive data and potentially revealing criminal probes and surveillance targets.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
3 weeks ago

FBI Declares Surveillance System Breach a 'Major Incident'

A China-linked breach of an FBI surveillance system has been classified as a major incident, posing significant risks to US national security.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Ministers urged to share Mandelson vetting files with intelligence committee

Ministers face pressure to disclose Peter Mandelson's vetting documents to a parliamentary committee following a binding motion for transparency.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Cyber Command carried out over 8,000 missions in 2025, director says

U.S. Cyber Command conducted over 8,000 missions in 2025, marking a 25% increase from 2024, with expectations for further growth in 2026.
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Top Secret Clearance Holder Charged With Leaking Classified National Defense Information

Courtney Williams was arrested for allegedly sharing classified national defense information with unauthorized individuals, including a journalist, from 2022 to 2025.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Iran war has raised risk of attack in Britain, top terror chief warns

Armed patrols are deployed to protect Jewish sites after an arson attack on ambulances in Golders Green amid rising Iranian threats.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

National Security Begins Behind the Toaster

Dear Secretary Pete Hegseth, I realize that this is a big ask, but would you please invade and take possession of my son and daughter-in-law's apartment? Or maybe you'd like to make them an offer first? Either way, as a concerned mother and patriot who believes that national security begins at home, I feel it's my duty to let you know that Otis and Luna, the co-dictators of Unit 4-C, at 439 Bergen Street, in Park Slope, Brooklyn, must be overthrown.
Humor
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Russia Is Swarming Europe with Young Agents

Russian military intelligence is recruiting young people online to carry out arson and other acts of sabotage across Europe. In this week's issue, Joshua Yaffa reports on the Kremlin's secret campaign to undermine the West's support for Ukraine-and breaks down how "single-use agents" are being deployed across the Continent. Some of their missions are small-putting up posters, or picking up a package-while others involve physical attacks, for example setting off explosives and starting fires.
Business
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ex-CIA analyst David McCloskey on the Mossad's intelligence inside Iran: I was surprised'

From what I have seen on open-source intelligence, the Israelis had essentially developed a capability to tap existing public CCTV networks in Tehran and then layered on top of that, a bunch of data integration software that enable them to build targeting packages on senior leaders. My sense is that there was a US-sourced piece of humint that was then able to be fed into that model.
US politics
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago

4 men arrested in UK on suspicion of aiding Iran by spying on Jewish community

We understand the public may be concerned, in particular the Jewish community, and as always, I would ask them to remain vigilant and if they see or hear anything that concerns them, then to contact us. The men, who were arrested at addresses in and around north London shortly after 1 a.m, are suspected on spying on locations and individuals.
UK news
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Is Germany increasingly targeted by Iranian intelligence?

German security authorities warn of potential Iranian retaliatory attacks targeting Jewish institutions, Israeli sites, and Iranian opposition members following US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

High Alert': DHS and FBI Monitoring Potential Threats on US Soil During Strikes on Iran

U.S. homeland security officials are coordinating enhanced monitoring and threat prevention measures following military action against Iran.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Now accepting applications - for classified intel

Over the past year, waves of federal layoffs have left thousands of government employees and contractor clients suddenly out of work. For foreign intelligence services, that disruption has opened new opportunities. With more former U.S. officials seeking employment or freelance work - often in specialized national security fields - adversaries, namely China, have stepped in, posing as consulting firms, research groups and recruiters.
US news
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Asylum seeker accused of MI5 fake dynamite alert

A failed asylum seeker placed a fake explosive outside MI5 headquarters after losing his final asylum appeal, prompting a counterterrorism response and arrest.
US news
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

NYPD's Spooks Didn't Find Two of the Most Significant Terrorists to Attempt Attacks on NYC

The NYPD built a secret intelligence unit targeting Muslim communities, using Israeli-derived mapping, informants in mosques, shredded records, and unofficial CIA links.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Video: Opinion | The President's Personal Spy Chief

Tulsi Gabbard, as director of national intelligence, is undermining the independence and credibility of U.S. intelligence through politicized actions involving the 2020 election.
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