Prosecutors said the two sailors in California gave Chinese intelligence officers U.S. military secrets and sensitive information.
Tag: Espionage and Intelligence Services
Who Paid for a Mysterious Spy Tool? The FBI, an FBI Inquiry Found.
After a Times report, the bureau canceled its contract with a government contractor that used the tool on its behalf. But questions remain.
U.S. Hunts Chinese Malware That Could Disrupt American Military Operations
American intelligence officials believe the malware could give China the power to disrupt or slow American deployments or resupply operations, including during a Chinese move against Taiwan.
Brazil Declines to Extradite Accused Russian Spy to U.S.
Analysts had seen the Russian as a potential candidate in a prisoner swap with Russia, which holds two Americans on spying charges, Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan.
William Majcher, Retired R.C.M.P. Officer, Charged With Spying for China
The officer was also charged under Canada’s Security of Information Act with helping Beijing “identify and intimidate’’ an individual.
UK’s MI6 Chief Says Putin Cut a Deal to End Wagner Revolt
Richard Moore, the chief of MI6, said the Russian leader acted “to save his skin,” offering rare insights into the events surrounding the sudden end of Yevgeny V. Prigozhin’s march on Moscow.
U.S. Blacklists Two Spyware Firms Run by an Israeli Former General
The moves by the Commerce Department against the Europe-based firms are the latest effort to rein in a spyware industry that has spiraled out of control in recent years.
Chinese Hackers Targeted Commerce Secretary and Other U.S. Officials
The hackers took aim at specific email accounts in the State and Commerce Departments, officials said.
Chinese Hackers Breached Government Email Accounts, Microsoft Says
The hack, by a Chinese group that the company said was intent on conducting espionage, went undetected for a month.
North Korea Threatens Actions Against American Spy Planes
The country warned that it would shoot down American spy planes, escalating verbal attacks on the U.S. as South Korea’s leader traveled to attend a NATO summit.