Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with his Russian counterpart after the American basketball star Brittney Griner, who was detained for almost 10 months by Russia, urged the U.S. government to use “every tool possible” to secure Evan Gershkovi…
Tag: Espionage and Intelligence Services
Espionage Charge Adds Hurdle to Freeing a Reporter Detained in Russia
The Biden administration recently secured the release of two Americans convicted of criminal charges in Russia, but even fabricated charges of spying can raise the stakes.
Your Friday Briefing
Donald Trump was indicted.
A.I., Brain Scans and Cameras: The Spread of Police Surveillance Tech
In the Middle East, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies have become part of everyday policing.
Russia Detains Wall Street Journal Reporter, Accusing Him of Espionage
The newspaper said it “vehemently denies the allegations” against Evan Gershkovich, an American, and the White House called his detention “unacceptable.”
Biden Acts to Restrict U.S. Government Use of Spyware
The president signed an executive order seeking to limit deployment of a tool that has been abused by autocracies — and some democracies — to spy on dissidents, human rights activists and journalists.
The Threat of TikTok
U.S. officials say TikTok is a national security risk. They’re trying to turn it into their advantage.
Pulling the Plug on TikTok Will Be Harder Than It Looks
The tensions over the Chinese-owned social media app will come to a head on Thursday, when the company’s chief executive testifies on Capitol Hill.
Meta Manager Was Hacked With Spyware and Wiretapped in Greece
Artemis Seaford, a dual U.S.-Greek national, was targeted with a cyberespionage tool while also under a wiretap by the Greek spy agency in a case that shows the spread of illicit snooping in Europe.
Claims of Chinese Election Meddling Put Trudeau on Defensive
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada is battling critics and leaked intelligence reports that opponents say show he ignored warnings of Chinese interference in past elections.