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fromIT Pro
1 week ago
Information security

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

Privacy professionals
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

State-Backed HazyBeacon Malware Uses AWS Lambda to Steal Data from SE Asian Governments

Southeast Asian governmental organizations are targeted by a campaign using HazyBeacon, a new undocumented Windows backdoor for collecting sensitive information.
US politics
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

Chinese Hacker Xu Zewei Arrested for Ties to Silk Typhoon Group and U.S. Cyber Attacks

A Chinese national has been arrested in Milan for alleged involvement in cyber attacks against U.S. organizations linked to a hacking group called Silk Typhoon.
fromIT Pro
1 week ago
Information security

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

#china
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.
US news
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Bombshell report suggests 'Chinese spies' infiltrated Stanford University

Chinese Communist Party spies potentially infiltrated Stanford University to gather intelligence on students.
#trade-secrets
fromSFGATE
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

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

fromSFGATE
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

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

fromThe Atlantic
1 week 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
2 weeks ago
US politics

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

Information security
fromTheregister
1 month 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.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UK police charge three Iranians with suspected espionage

Three Iranian men charged in the UK with espionage for Iran's intelligence services under the National Security Act.
fromDatabreaches
2 weeks ago
US politics

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

Information security
fromTheregister
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month ago
Information security

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

#iran
fromwww.thisislocallondon.co.uk
2 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
2 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

White House urges Keir Starmer to block Chinese 'super embassy' in London amid national security fears

The controversial Chinese embassy project in the UK raises serious national security concerns amid fears of espionage and cyber attacks.
UK news
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 month 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
1 month 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
#russia
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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 year ago

Germany's most spectacular espionage cases DW 08/10/2023

The Russian invasion of Ukraine presents heightened security threats for Germany, intensifying issues of espionage and disinformation.
London food
fromTime Out London
2 months ago

A spy-themed immersive experience is coming to Covent Garden this month

SPYSCAPE London introduces an interactive espionage experience to international audiences, expanding from its successful NYC base.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

Converting luxury jet gifted to Trump into Air Force One could cost hundreds of millions

The proposed conversion of a Qatari luxury jet into Air Force One could cost hundreds of millions and pose serious security risks.
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