All articles tagged with #espionage
Originally Published 6 days ago — by BBC
Aldrich Ames, a former CIA officer who sold secrets to the Soviets and Russia, died at 84 in prison. His betrayal compromised over 100 operations and led to the deaths of at least 10 agents, earning him around $2.5 million and a lavish lifestyle. His espionage career spanned nine years before his arrest in 1994, and he was sentenced to life imprisonment for his treachery.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Variety
‘The Copenhagen Test’ is a Peacock espionage thriller with potential that is undermined by a convoluted plot, overstuffed characters, and poor execution, resulting in a flat and unengaging series despite a promising premise.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Ynetnews
Iran has built an extensive espionage network inside Israel, involving dozens of Israeli citizens recruited to gather intelligence, conduct surveillance, and carry out sabotage and assassination plots, with cases uncovered across the country since last year.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by NBC News
Russia proposed a deal to France regarding the detention of French researcher Laurent Vinatier, who is imprisoned in Russia for violating foreign agent laws and facing espionage charges. France has called for his release, denying he worked for the French government, and the Kremlin indicated that negotiations are ongoing, with the decision now pending in Paris.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by Military.com
A Russian general was killed in Moscow by a car bomb, with investigators suspecting Ukrainian intelligence involvement, continuing a series of targeted killings of Russian military figures linked to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by BBC
UK government officials are investigating a cyberattack suspected to be linked to a Chinese-affiliated group, which targeted government systems in October, raising concerns about espionage and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The incident is under review, with authorities emphasizing the importance of strengthening digital defenses amid ongoing tensions with China.
Originally Published 24 days ago — by The Guardian
The Night Manager is returning for a highly anticipated second season in 2026, with Tom Hiddleston reprising his role as Jonathan Pine. The series, based on a novel by John le Carré, explores complex themes of espionage, morality, and sexuality, set against a globe-trotting backdrop. The new season promises more action, deeper character development, and a steamy love triangle, reflecting global political upheavals and personal scars.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by theregister.com
A new Android spyware called Landfall exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Samsung Galaxy devices for nearly a year, enabling surveillance activities like call recording and data harvesting, primarily targeting Middle Eastern users. The campaign used sophisticated, targeted attacks likely linked to a well-resourced actor, possibly connected to the UAE government, though definitive attribution remains uncertain. Samsung patched the vulnerability in April, but related exploits continued to be observed until recently.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Drones have been repeatedly spotted over a Belgian military base near the Dutch border for three consecutive nights, prompting an investigation and suspected espionage activity, with similar incidents reported across Europe involving various countries and airspaces.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Kyiv Post
Belgian authorities are investigating repeated drone incursions over NATO's Kleine-Brogel airbase, suspected to be espionage attempts linked to Russian activity, highlighting vulnerabilities in European airspace security and prompting plans for enhanced counter-drone systems.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Three Bulgarian men involved in symbolic vandalism in France were sentenced to two to four years in prison, with allegations linking them to Russian hybrid warfare tactics aimed at destabilizing France through covert operations and propaganda, highlighting the use of low-cost, deniable tactics like vandalism and social media manipulation in modern geopolitical conflicts.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Vulture
The article humorously critiques Claude Whelan, the ineffective MI5 director in 'Slow Horses,' highlighting his incompetence, extortion issues, and eventual downfall, while suggesting he might find a new career in private security.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by WIRED
A former executive at L3Harris Trenchant pleaded guilty to selling at least $1.3 million worth of trade secrets to a Russian buyer, involving zero-day vulnerabilities and exploits, and faces up to 9 years in prison with fines. The case highlights ongoing concerns over cyber espionage and the sale of hacking tools to foreign entities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Three men in London were arrested on suspicion of aiding Russian foreign intelligence, amid a broader crackdown on foreign espionage activities in the UK, including recent arrests and increased investigations into state threats from Russia, China, and Iran.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
China claims to have found irrefutable evidence of US government cyber attacks on its main timekeeping agency, alleging that the US NSA exploited vulnerabilities and used stolen credentials to hack into the center's systems, with investigations indicating the use of private servers worldwide to conceal the source of the attacks.