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European startups
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

Chinese Industrial Espionage: What Happens in the Netherlands Doesn't Stay in the Netherlands

China's intelligence operations in the Netherlands threaten national security and global supply chains.
Strengthened U.S.-Dutch cooperation is essential to counter Chinese espionage.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US soldier charged with attempt to provide Russia with battle tank info

Taylor Adam Lee, a 22-year-old soldier stationed at Fort Bliss in Texas, has been charged with attempted transmission of national defense information to a foreign adversary.
US politics
#iran
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany: AfD-linked China espionage trial open in Dresden DW 08/05/2025

Jian G. is charged with providing information to Chinese intelligence for decades and illegally accessing over 500 classified documents during his time with the European Parliament.
Germany politics
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

Germany updates: AfD ex-aide on trial for China espionage DW 08/05/2025

Two individuals are on trial in Dresden for allegedly spying for China, one being a former AfD lawmaker's aide.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

British couple held in Iran moved to separate prisons heightening welfare concerns

The prison Lindsay has been transferred to is one of the worst in the world, with human rights groups reporting dire conditions. I worry more than I was ever.
UK news
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromIT Pro
3 weeks ago

'All US forces must now assume their networks are compromised' after Salt Typhoon breach

Salt Typhoon cyber group breached US National Guard network, compromising sensitive military and law enforcement data for nearly a year.
fromIT Pro
3 weeks ago
Information security

'All US forces must now assume their networks are compromised' after Salt Typhoon breach

#chinese-embassy
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago
London politics

Hackers, secret cables and security fears: The explosive fight over the UK's new Chinese embassy

fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago
London politics

Hackers, secret cables and security fears: The explosive fight over the UK's new Chinese embassy

#trade-secrets
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Bay Area engineer stole nuclear missile secrets, sought to aid China

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Bay Area engineer stole nuclear missile secrets, sought to aid China

fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Chasing le Carre in Corfu

Corfu is a small city, on a small island in Greece. From my hotel room I can see the green edge of the cricket pitch where, in John le Carré's A Perfect Spy, the Czech agent, Axel, chased Magnus Pym in slow, limping circles.
Travel
#national-security
fromDatabreaches
4 weeks ago
US politics

Air Force Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Disclose Unlawfully Classified National Defense Information

fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago
US politics

Man passed details on minister to police posing as Russian spies, UK court told

A retired man attempted to sell sensitive information about the UK Defence Secretary to undercover officers posing as Russian agents for financial gain.
fromTheregister
2 months ago
Information security

FBI arrests DoD IT worker, claim he tried to leak intel

A DIA IT specialist attempted to share top secret information with a foreign government, highlighting serious insider threat concerns.
fromDatabreaches
4 weeks ago
US politics

Air Force Employee Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Disclose Unlawfully Classified National Defense Information

Information security
fromTheregister
2 months ago

FBI arrests DoD IT worker, claim he tried to leak intel

A DIA IT specialist attempted to share top secret information with a foreign government, highlighting serious insider threat concerns.
#cia
fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
Information security

Former CIA Analyst Sentenced to Over Three Years in Prison for Unlawfully Transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information

fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Information security

The CIA Once Ran A Star Wars Fan Site As Part Of A Global Intelligence Effort

fromDatabreaches
1 month ago
Information security

Former CIA Analyst Sentenced to Over Three Years in Prison for Unlawfully Transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information

fromGameSpot
2 months ago
Information security

The CIA Once Ran A Star Wars Fan Site As Part Of A Global Intelligence Effort

fromwww.thisislocallondon.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Essex man accused of plot to sell information about MP to Russia

Phillips allegedly intended to assist Russian intelligence by developing relationships with undercover officers under the belief they were agents.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

British couple detained in Iran vanished amid fears they were in Israel-bombed prison

A British couple detained in Iran faces dire conditions as their prison was bombed amid escalating tensions.
#john-le-carre
Europe news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

(Un)orthodox intelligence ops: How Russia is using its churches abroad

Sweden investigates a Russian Orthodox church for potential espionage links to the Kremlin.
#israel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
US politics

A text, a Telegram link, then an offer of money: how Iran sought to recruit spies in Israel

Israel uncovered a surprising network of citizens spying for Iran, leading to over 30 arrests for collaboration with Iranian intelligence.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago
US politics

How Israel Executed Its Surprise Assault on Iran

Israel conducted a sophisticated surprise attack on Iran, dubbed 'Rising Lion,' targeting its nuclear capabilities and military leadership.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

How Israel Executed Its Surprise Assault on Iran

Israel conducted a sophisticated surprise attack on Iran, dubbed 'Rising Lion,' targeting its nuclear capabilities and military leadership.
#iranian-intelligence
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Two Chinese nationals charged for trying to recruit spies in US military

Two Chinese citizens have been charged with spying for China's Ministry of State Security, focusing on naval intelligence and military recruitment.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK launched huge operation to find suspected Russian double agent in MI6

Britain's spy agencies launched Operation Wedlock to investigate a potential double agent at MI6, which was a significant concern since the Cold War.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Chinese Transnational Repression Is a Real Issue-but Shujun Wang Is a Bad Example

Wang’s case exemplifies the blurred line between legitimate investigation and wrongful persecution, raising concerns about the effectiveness of the U.S. strategy against real Chinese espionage.
Washington Nationals
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Fog Ransomware Group Uses Unconventional Toolset, New Research Finds

The real danger in this case isn't the ransom note - it's how Fog turns a simple screen-recorder into a hidden camera. Software is an essential driver of growth and innovation for every company; however, business apps we install on autopilot can suddenly become spy tools, which means trust is the weak spot. Security teams should keep a live map of where every monitoring app is allowed to run and flag it the moment one pops up somewhere odd.
Information security
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Out of the shadows: drone-op claims show Israel's Mossad leaning in to its legend

Mossad's recent operation against Iran showcases their long-standing capabilities in espionage and military tactics.
fromInverse
1 month ago

007 First Light Shows A Side Of Bond That Never Made Its Way To the Big Screen

James Bond's portrayal in '007 First Light' offers a fresh, young interpretation, focusing on character depth amidst espionage.
The unique take on Bond includes exploring his relationships and the impact of loss on his character.
UK news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 months ago

Iranian TV Alleges Massive Spy Operation Targeting Israeli Nuclear Sites

Iran claims to have executed a significant intelligence operation, obtaining many sensitive documents from Israel, especially related to nuclear projects.
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

'Slow Horses' season 5 has an official release date - and a first look at Jackson Lamb in action

In season five of 'Slow Horses', unexpected citywide events prompt the dysfunctional espionage team to investigate connections, testing their skills amid bureaucratic chaos.
London politics
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Germany charges three people with spying for Russia, potentially with intent to kill

Three men charged in Germany for allegedly spying for Russian intelligence, potentially plotting to kill a Ukrainian soldier.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Chinese couple charged with smuggling toxic fungus into US

Two Chinese nationals were charged with smuggling a toxic fungus into the U.S. for research at the University of Michigan.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

British man charged with spying for China in smuggling plot

A British man has been charged with spying for attempting to export sensitive US military technology to China.
EU data protection
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Spy-catcher saw "stupid" tech errors others made. FBI says he then made his own.

FBI successfully identified the leaker through email and IP address connections to Laatsch.
He attempted document theft using handwritten notes, but was under surveillance.
US news
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Intelligence agency employee arrested for trying to share classified info with foreign government

A DIA employee was arrested for attempting to share classified information with a foreign government.
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago
US news

U.S. Government Employee Arrested for Attempting to Provide Classified Information to Foreign Government

A DIA IT specialist was arrested for attempting to share national defense information with a foreign government.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

London tunnels that inspired James Bond creator will become spy museum

The Kingsway Exchange tunnels complex, stretching out across 8,000 sq metres beneath High Holborn, near Chancery Lane underground station, hosted the Special Operations Executive (SOE)...
London food
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 months ago

U.S. Counterintelligence in the 21st Century: Confronting the Russia-China Threat Nexus

Insider threats in espionage are more impactful than background checks and elite ancestry.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

How a pair of Palos Verdes altar boys grew up to be Soviet spies

“Flying a falcon in exactly the same way that men had done centuries before Christ transplanted Chris into their time,” Lindsey wrote.
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

The Most Delightful Surprise in the New Mission: Impossible Is a Twist 29 Years in the Making

William Donloe's return highlights the human cost behind Ethan Hunt's espionage exploits in Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning.
Cryptocurrency
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Feds charge 16 Russians allegedly tied to botnets used in cyberattacks and spying

DanaBot exemplifies the intertwining of cybercrime, state-sponsored hacking, and espionage in Russia, showcasing its global impact and implications.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Marthe Cohn, a Jewish spy in Nazi Germany, dies at 105

"Spies are usually tall and good-looking. I am 4-foot-11, so I just thought nobody would believe me," Marthe Cohn candidly reflected on her years of silence.
France news
fromInverse
2 months ago

'The Phoenician Scheme' Reveals The Limits Of Wes Anderson's Style

Wes Anderson's latest film, The Phoenician Scheme, is a complex blend of humor and depth that challenges viewers and may disappoint his traditional fanbase.
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