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fromFortune
1 hour ago

CIA deception campaign in Iran helped the spy agency uncover the location of the downed F-15 airman, who was hiding in a mountain crevice | Fortune

The U.S. successfully rescued two aviators from Iran after their fighter jet was shot down, employing a complex extraction strategy.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
4 days 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.
#ice
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago
US politics

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

US politics
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

ICE confirms it deployed Paragon spyware inside the United States for drug trafficking cases - Silicon Canals

ICE is using commercial spyware domestically, raising constitutional concerns about warrantless surveillance and lack of oversight.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
#iran
fromAxios
5 days ago
Privacy professionals

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago
World news

Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?

Iran threatens to mine the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. Navy preparations for mine-clearing operations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago
World news

Why have the US and Israel bombed more than 75 Iranian police facilities?

Internal security facilities in Iran have been heavily targeted, aiming to destabilize the Iranian state amid the US-Israel conflict.
World politics
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

How Washington's Iran Groupthink Led to a Global War

Washington's approach to Iran has led to increased conflict, undermining American safety and prosperity.
Privacy professionals
fromAxios
5 days ago

Cyber warfare starts to get personal in war between U.S., Israel and Iran

Iran-linked hackers are using data leaks and intimidation tactics against individuals to influence public perception during the current conflict.
World news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Is the U.S. Navy ready to clear sea mines in the Persian Gulf?

Iran threatens to mine the Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. Navy preparations for mine-clearing operations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Why have the US and Israel bombed more than 75 Iranian police facilities?

Internal security facilities in Iran have been heavily targeted, aiming to destabilize the Iranian state amid the US-Israel conflict.
#cia
Media industry
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 days ago

Iran Is Building the Disinformation Architecture of the Future-Right Now

Iran's disinformation tactics demonstrate the potential of AI in conflict, emphasizing speed, encryption, and narrative manipulation.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Overwhelmed' Prevent at risk of missing threats as referrals rise, UK counter-terror chief says

Prevent scheme faces overwhelming referrals, risking identification of genuine threats due to increased volume and lack of triage system.
Roam Research
fromThe Cipher Brief
5 days ago

The Chalk Mark Still Matters: Russian Espionage Handling in the Modern Era

Russian intelligence tradecraft has evolved in agent handling, incorporating advanced communication techniques and urban geography for signaling.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

North Korea behind social engineering attack on Axios project

Attackers compromised the Axios maintainer's account through social engineering, publishing malicious versions that installed a Remote Access Trojan on victims' systems.
Data science
fromComputerworld
5 days ago

IT lesson from the Iran war: AI makes your data problems so much worse

AI can exacerbate existing data issues in enterprises, as demonstrated by the US military's bombing due to outdated intelligence.
#espionage
Germany news
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week 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
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week 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.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
5 days ago

New North Korean AI Hiring Scheme Targets US Companies

A North Korean operative attempted to infiltrate a cybersecurity firm using a stolen identity and AI-generated resume, highlighting vulnerabilities in hiring processes.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Chinese firms market Iran war intelligence 'exposing' U.S. forces

Chinese firms are leveraging AI and open-source data to track U.S. military movements, posing potential security risks amid the Iran conflict.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Iran's hackers are on the offensive against the US and Israel

Iran has launched coordinated cyber attacks against Israel, but has not targeted critical infrastructure decisively during the current conflict.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director Kash Patel's Email, Leak Messages Online

An Iran-linked hacking group breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, releasing non-sensitive information as a retaliatory cyber attack.
Information security
fromFortune
1 week ago

'There are a lot more attacks happening that aren't being reported': Iran's cyber response creeps across the globe | Fortune

Iran is using sophisticated cyber tactics to exploit vulnerabilities during missile strikes against Israel.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Hacked Hospitals, Hidden Spyware: Iran Conflict Shows How Digital Fight Is Ingrained in Warfare

Iranian cyber operations exploit missile strikes to deploy spyware via fake texts, showcasing a blend of digital and physical warfare tactics.
Information security
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

Iran's hackers are on the offensive against the US and Israel

Iran has launched coordinated cyber attacks against Israel, but has not targeted critical infrastructure decisively during the current conflict.
Privacy professionals
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director Kash Patel's Email, Leak Messages Online

An Iran-linked hacking group breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email, releasing non-sensitive information as a retaliatory cyber attack.
Information security
fromFortune
1 week ago

'There are a lot more attacks happening that aren't being reported': Iran's cyber response creeps across the globe | Fortune

Iran is using sophisticated cyber tactics to exploit vulnerabilities during missile strikes against Israel.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Hacked Hospitals, Hidden Spyware: Iran Conflict Shows How Digital Fight Is Ingrained in Warfare

Iranian cyber operations exploit missile strikes to deploy spyware via fake texts, showcasing a blend of digital and physical warfare tactics.
World politics
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Con Coughlin: Americans are in proxy war against Russia, whether they like it or not

Vladimir Putin has been providing valuable intelligence to Iran, undermining Donald Trump's relationship with Russia.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

United States rescues pilot of first plane shot down by Iran in war

US troops are searching for a missing F-15 crew member after Iran shot down the jet, marking a significant escalation in the conflict.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Indian government probes CCTV espionage linked to Pakistan

Indian authorities have reportedly ordered an audit of the nation's CCTV cameras, after police uncovered what they claim was a Pakistan-backed surveillance operation involving cameras aimed at railway stations and other infrastructure.
Privacy professionals
#counter-terrorism
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks 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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks 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.
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Ex-CIA Chief Officer shares a near-death mission that ended in a rush, followed shortly by his divorce

His first wife wasn't in the CIA, and didn't know he worked for the government agency. He couldn't tell her where he'd actually been that day or why he'd sometimes come home late. Even harmless details he couldn't share with her, he said. He'd come home, and she'd ask how his day was, what he'd done, and who he'd interacted with, and he recalled only giving one-word answers like "great," "nothing," and "nobody."
London politics
Science
fromArs Technica
4 weeks ago

Satellite firm pauses imagery after revealing Iran's attacks on US bases

Planet Labs implemented a 96-hour delay on satellite imagery from Gulf States, Iraq, and Kuwait to prevent adversarial actors from using damage assessment data during Middle East conflict.
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

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

"Protecting our nation's most sensitive information from those who seek to exploit it, while making sure our intelligence professionals have the tools and access they need to do their jobs, is not optional; it is essential to our national security."
Information security
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

New NSA director pushes for more intel-sharing with allies in internal meeting

Gen. Josh Rudd emphasizes enhanced intelligence-sharing with allies and a focus on foreign adversaries like Russia and China.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks 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
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.
Washington DC
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

CIA station in Saudi capital hit in drone attack

Iranian drones struck the CIA station at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, causing structural damage and roof collapse, though no personnel were reported wounded.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Russian honeytrap: alleged spy for Moscow faces five years in US prison

Nomma Zarubina, an FSB-recruited Russian intelligence operative, pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about her contacts with Russian intelligence while posing as a legitimate activist to infiltrate American political and academic circles.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
3 weeks ago

How GEOINT Can Sustain US Advantages in Africa

Geospatial intelligence enables the US Intelligence Community to monitor African security, economic, and humanitarian challenges across dispersed regions with limited physical access.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Trump Claims to Know Where Iran's Sleeper Cells Are. Why Isn't He Arresting Them?

President Trump claimed federal authorities have identified and are monitoring Iranian operatives who entered the U.S. during Biden's presidency, but reporters failed to press him on this significant national security assertion.
Venture
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

What the Latest Policy and Tech Shifts Mean for National Security

Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems require integrated, multi-layered defense architectures combining non-kinetic and kinetic responses rather than isolated legacy technologies, as modern autonomous drones render traditional electronic warfare ineffective.
Privacy professionals
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

How the CIA used a former Spanish soldier to keep tabs on Julian Assange

A Spanish security company owner conducted illegal surveillance of Julian Assange at Ecuador's London embassy on behalf of the CIA, placing hidden microphones and monitoring his communications.
Information security
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 weeks ago

America Is Digitally Fragile - and Our Adversaries Know It

America faces unprecedented vulnerability as critical infrastructure systems are digitally dependent and interconnected, while adversaries possess capabilities to penetrate and pre-position for exploitation before conflict begins.
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

How Iran can bring the war to US soil in just days: Key targets MAPPED

All you would need is a ship under a foreign flag positioned offshore to launch hundreds of drones, or even a truck carrying them. When I served as deputy administrator at the National Nuclear Security Administration, overseeing nuclear programs, the drone threat was something we were deeply concerned about.
US politics
#cyber-warfare
World politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?

Cyber operations play a significant but largely undisclosed role in US and Israeli military actions against Iran, complementing conventional strikes across multiple domains.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Why Iran is targeting the artificial intelligence infrastructure of Gulf countries

Iran's drone attacks on Arab Gulf data centers represent unprecedented military targeting of digital infrastructure, exposing critical vulnerabilities in regional economic diversification and AI development strategies.
World politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

What role has cyber warfare played in Iran?

Cyber operations play a significant but largely undisclosed role in US and Israeli military actions against Iran, complementing conventional strikes across multiple domains.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Why Iran is targeting the artificial intelligence infrastructure of Gulf countries

Iran's drone attacks on Arab Gulf data centers represent unprecedented military targeting of digital infrastructure, exposing critical vulnerabilities in regional economic diversification and AI development strategies.
#iran-nuclear-program
World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

US and Israel 'consider special forces raid' to seize Iran's enriched uranium - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The United States and Israel are discussing a potential special forces operation to seize Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile to prevent nuclear weapon development.
fromAxios
4 weeks ago
World politics

U.S. weighs sending special forces to seize Iran's nuclear stockpile

World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

US and Israel 'consider special forces raid' to seize Iran's enriched uranium - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The United States and Israel are discussing a potential special forces operation to seize Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile to prevent nuclear weapon development.
fromAxios
4 weeks ago
World politics

U.S. weighs sending special forces to seize Iran's nuclear stockpile

Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

Iran-Linked Hackers Take Aim at US and Other Targets, Raising Risk of Cyberattacks During War

Pro-Iranian hackers are expanding cyberattacks from the Middle East into the United States, targeting defense contractors, medical device companies, and critical infrastructure like power stations and water plants.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Alert Warns Iran May Be Activating Sleeper Cells Around the Globe, New Report

The U.S. intercepted encrypted Iranian communications believed to be operational triggers for sleeper cells, prompting federal law enforcement alerts about heightened terrorism threats.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

An Air-Campaign Primer

Air campaigns offer unique advantages in concentration, speed, and flexibility, but differ fundamentally from ground operations in their goals, strengths, and inherent limitations.
fromThe Washington Post
4 weeks ago

Unprepared for Iranian drones, U.S. and partners seek Ukraine's help

We received a request from the United States for specific support in protection against Iran's drone systems. Ukrainian advisers and systems would shortly be on their way to the Persian Gulf region, because Ukraine helps partners who help ensure our security.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

US downplays reports Russia gave Iran intel to help Tehran strike US assets

Since the war began on February 28, Russia has passed Iran the locations of US military assets, including warships and aircraft, three officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, told The Washington Post. It does seem like it's a pretty comprehensive effort, one of the sources told the newspaper.
World news
fromThe New Yorker
2 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
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 weeks ago

In Other News: FBI Hacked, US Security Pro Killed in Iran War, Hijacked Cameras Used in Khamenei Strike

Weekly cybersecurity roundup covers FBI network breach investigation, LeakBase forum administrator identification, Avira antivirus vulnerabilities, and Google Gemini API security risks.
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
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

The war with Iran is more evidence that winning the fights you can't see is critical in modern combat

US military operations increasingly rely on space and cyber forces to disrupt enemy capabilities before kinetic strikes, making non-kinetic warfare critical to modern combat effectiveness.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Iran intelligence backdoored US bank, airport networks

Iranian MOIS-linked MuddyWater cyber crew embedded in US and international networks since February, including banks, software firms, and airports, with increased activity following US-Israeli military strikes.
fromNextgov.com
1 month 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
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Hostages, sanctions and CIA coups: How the US and Iran became sworn enemies

For more than 40 years, the relationship between the United States and Iran has been defined by hostility, sanctions, proxy wars and the ever-present fear of nuclear escalation. But it was not always that way. In fact, America once backed the Shah of Iran, helped develop the country's nuclear programme under its Atoms for Peace initiative and counted Tehran as one of its key Middle Eastern allies.
World politics
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.
Science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

CIA Will Neither Confirm Nor Deny Records on 3I/ATLAS

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS is proposed as possibly technological due to anomalous size, rotation, and trajectory, prompting disputes and a nondisclosure CIA FOIA reply.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Potential US-built hacking tools obtained by foreign spies and cybercriminals, research says

A sophisticated iPhone hacking toolkit called Coruna, likely originating from U.S. government development, has proliferated to foreign intelligence agencies and criminal groups, compromising iOS devices through multiple exploit chains.
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

CIA's social media guide to evading Iranian internet restrictions racks up millions of views as Trump considers military action | Fortune

The CIA publicly recruited Iranian informants via social media in Farsi during escalating U.S.-Iran tensions and nuclear negotiations.
fromDataBreaches.Net
1 month ago

CISA Releases New Guidance on Assembling Multi-Disciplinary Insider Threat Management Teams - DataBreaches.Net

CISA's guidance is intended to assist critical infrastructure stakeholders, which includes private sector entities across various sectors, with implementing an insider threat mitigation program that combines physical security, cybersecurity, personnel awareness, and community partnerships. Although framed for critical infrastructure, CISA's guidance is relevant to a broader range of organizations, including those outside of critical infrastructure sectors.
Information security
US news
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

U.S. quietly declassifies ColdWar era JUMPSEAT' surveillance satellites

Declassified JUMPSEAT satellites, launched 1971–1987, provided space-based signals intelligence on adversary weapons and were decommissioned in 2006.
US politics
fromMail Online
1 month ago

CIA memo reveals plot to turn citizens into political assassins

Project Artichoke was a classified CIA mind control program from 1951-1956 that attempted to create unwitting assassins through psychological manipulation and drug administration.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Intelligence firms watch for uptick in Iran cyber activity after US, Israel strikes

Tehran-linked hackers are escalating digital reconnaissance and preparing potentially disruptive cyber operations following recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Operation Absolute Resolve and Delta Force: Inside America's Most Secretive Missions

Delta Force and similar elite units execute highly discreet, precision-driven missions—hostage rescues, counterterrorism, and raids—shaping U.S. responses to high-risk crises.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Senator, who has repeatedly warned about secret U.S. government surveillance, sounds new alarm over 'CIA activities' | TechCrunch

Sen. Ron Wyden, with access to classified intelligence, expressed deep concerns about CIA activities, highlighting secrecy, oversight limits, and a contentious agency response.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Massive Obama Administration Leaks on Covert CIA Program Training Syrian Rebels

Numerous anonymous U.S. officials disclosed detailed information about a covert CIA program to train Syrian rebels while the CIA declined to comment.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Pentagon conducts strikes on three more alleged drug boats, killing 11

U.S. strikes on small suspected drug boats increased, killing 11 in three attacks as warships are redirected from Venezuela to the Middle East.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Inside the Homeland Security Forum Where ICE Agents Talk Shit About Other Agents

HSI forum members criticize ERO's paramilitary tactics, express discomfort with mass deportations, debate agent-public interactions, and complain about working conditions.
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

The Kremlin Files: Russian Double Agents and Operational Games

A double agent, by contrast, is an intelligence asset who is knowingly and deliberately directed by one service to engage another in espionage. The controlling service uses that agent to feed information (called feed material) -true, false, or mixed-to the adversary. They do so to simultaneously study the adversary's tradecraft, collection priorities, and decision-making. In the Russian system, double agents also serve a bureaucratic function: they generate statistics, "success stories," and operational narratives that demonstrate effectiveness to political overseers and ultimately to Putin himself.
World news
fromTechzine Global
2 months ago

America puts an end to international cyber cooperation

On the instructions of President Donald Trump, the United States is withdrawing from international organizations that focus on cybersecurity and hybrid threats. There are concerns within the cybersecurity sector that this decision could undermine global resilience to digital threats. As reported by Computing, the US government claims that these partnerships are not sufficiently effective and are not in line with national interests.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

AI info-sharing center is in development, CISA official says

We just want to make sure we've got the right elements of, how do we pull together people, and how do we take advantage of the leadership position that we have
Information security
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

CIA announces new acquisition framework to speed tech adoption

The CIA implemented a centralized, streamlined acquisition framework to speed vendor vetting, IT authorization, and rapid procurement of breakthrough technologies for urgent national security missions.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Drone War Secrecy and Kill or Capture

The NDAA and Obama-era drone program emphasize secrecy, legal resistance to declassification, and reliance on presidential authority for targeted killings.
US politics
fromTheregister
2 months ago

CISA insider-threat warning comes with an ironic twist

Insider threats are among the most serious security risks and require multidisciplinary teams and decisive action to detect, mitigate, and prevent damage.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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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