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The Intelligence | Global news

After years of bungling, Russia’s spies are back—with a vengeance Also on the daily podcast: an expected commodities boom may not boom and the Saudi money in north-east England Feb 29th 2024 Share Listen to this podcast  Enjoy more audio and podcasts on iOS or Android Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Podcast Episode Aslew of spycraft mishaps Russia’s once-great intelligence services…

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History of Espionage

The history of espionage shows how spying contributes to a free society JASON BELL SPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL PUBLISHED YESTERDAY Winthrop Pickard Bell, left, with two other prisoners at Germany’s Ruhleben prison camp during the First World War, where he was interned as a postdoctoral student after another student accused him of criticizing the Kaiser. In 1939, Bell was the first to warn…

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World War II Women CodeBreakers

The award-winning New York Times bestseller about the American women who secretly served as codebreakers during World War II–a “prodigiously researched and engrossing” (New York Times) book that “shines a light on a hidden chapter of American history” (Denver Post).Recruited by the U.S. Army and Navy from small towns and elite colleges, more than ten thousand women served as codebreakers during…

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The Unsung Second Spy involved in Movie"Argo"

CIA reveals Ed Johnson as the second spy involved in ‘Argo’ mission to rescue US diplomats stuck in Tehran during the Iran hostage crisis Story by Keith Griffith For Dailymail Ed Johnson was on Thursday named as the second CIA officer involved in the ‘Argo’ mission officially known as the ‘Canadian Caper’ The skilled linguist joined Tony Menendez to rescue diplomats from Tehran amid the 1979…

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The Code Break

PBS: The Codebreaker American Experience Season 33 Episode 1  52 minutes video Based on the book The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America’s Enemies, The Codebreaker reveals the fascinating story of Elizebeth Smith Friedman, the groundbreaking cryptanalyst whose painstaking work to decode thousands of messages for the U.S.…

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‘The Mother of Cryptology’

“A scholar of both Shakespeare and Mayan archaeology, Elizebeth Friedman was a pioneering codebreaking genius who stood at the vanguard of her field through Prohibition and two world wars.“ Elizebeth Smith Friedman (August 26, 1892 – October 31, 1980) was an American cryptanalyst and author who deciphered enemy codes in both World Wars and helped to solve international smuggling cases during…

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#Code Breaking #Cryptology #World War II

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Human Intelligence

Human Intelligence Collection plays a key role in national security. It’s a form of intelligence gathering. The process uncovers potential threats. Hidden agendas come to light. It also helps to prevent attacks. Information is gathered from various human sources. This includes informants, defectors, and undercover agents. The data collected in this way is of immense value. It can identify…

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TECHNICAL COLLECTION METHODS

Surveillance and Reconnaissance The surveillance and reconnaissance methods involve observing people’s behaviour or movements to obtain intelligence information covertly. Such operations involve using various technologies such as drones or satellites with high-resolution cameras that help get close-up images from long distances. Surveillance can also include the use of GPS trackers attached to…

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The Importance of Intelligence Gathering

In a world where information is increasingly valuable, intelligence gathering has become essential. Governments, businesses, and individuals alike are all seeking ways to gather as much information as possible in order to gain a competitive edge. In this article, we will explore the concept of intelligence gathering, its importance in today’s world, and the methods used to collect and process…

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NSA & Allies Uncover Russian Snake Malware Network in 50+ Countries

The National Security Agency and various international partner agencies have discovered infrastructure connected with the sophisticated Russian cyber-espionage tool Snake in over 50 countries worldwide. Several intelligence agencies, including the NSA, FBI, CISA, CNMF, CCCS, NCSC-UK, ACSC and NCSC-NZ, have attributed the Snake operations to a specific unit within Russia’s Federal Security…

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Billion Dollar Spy

The story of the most important Cold War spy most people have never heard of One of the most significant US intelligence operations in modern history took place in the heart of Soviet Moscow, during one of the most dangerous stretches of the Cold War. From 1979 to 1985, a span that includes President Ronald Reagan’s “evil empire” speech, the 1983 US-Soviet war scare, the deaths of three Soviet…

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#Cold War #Espionage #Spy Books

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Enter the Spy Challenge

The March Cybrary Challenge, Saving A Fellow Spy, is here!  This month, you will take on another cryptography challenge by decrypting intercepted encrypted messages. Your goal for the spy-themed mission is to show how attackers can effortlessly embed data within messages to hide their activity. Begin the challenge here! Did you know that all Cybrary Challenges are linked to a secret challenge…

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#Cryptology #Cyber Security #Encryption

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Women Cryptologists of World War II (U.S. 2022)

Women Cryptologists of World War II (U.S. 2022)

Posted on  November 1, 2021 by VSC Announced November 1, 2022: This stamp honors all of the women cryptologists of World War II. One of the conflict’s best-kept secrets, their service played an inestimable role in the Allied victory. The stamp art features an image from a World War II–era WAVES recruitment poster with an overlay of characters from the “Purple” code. In the pane selvage,…

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The Great Seal Bug AKA "The Thing"

The Great Seal Bug AKA “The Thing”

THEREMIN’S BUG: HOW THE SOVIET UNION SPIED ON THE US EMBASSY FOR 7 YEARS The man leaned over his creation, carefully assembling the tiny pieces. This was the hardest part, placing a thin silver plated diaphragm over the internal chamber. The diaphragm had to be strong enough to support itself, yet flexible enough to be affected by the slightest sound. One false move, and the device would be…

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#audio bugs #Espionage #Spy History #Surveillance

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CIA Spy Master of Disguises

CIA Spy Master of Disguises

This Reston Resident Was Behind Some of the Most Influential (and Life-Saving) Disguises in CIA History Retired master spy Jonna Mendez’s new memoir chronicles her career changing the face of the CIA. By  Dawn KlavonJuly The group gathered outside the Oval Office, preparing for the upcoming briefing with President George H.W. Bush. Jonna Mendez was nervous. She waited with national security…

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CIA urges tourists to think like a spy: Travel with your own door stop

CIA urges tourists to think like a spy: Travel with your own door stop

by Celia Storey | June 13, 2022 at 2:51 a.m. The consumer-oriented Ask Molly column on the agency’s website offers tips it humorously calls “travel tradecraft.” Most are common sense, familiar advice, such as leaving valuables at home and not opening a hotel door unless you know who’s outside. It’s also sensible to learn basic phrases in the language of your destination, so you can ask for…

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#Personal Protection #Travel Tips