A 2018 letter from the bureau to the Israeli government is the clearest documentary evidence to date that the agency weighed using the spyware for law enforcement operations.
Tag: Espionage and Intelligence Services
Spain’s Intelligence Service Leader Is Ousted
Paz Esteban, the first woman to hold the job, was caught up in a scandal over her agency’s use of Pegasus spyware.
In Pakistan, Violence by Baluch Separatists Destabilizes Region
A government plagued by volatility is trying to quell a separatist movement in Baluchistan while also fighting other insurgencies and striving for economic development.
A Crumbling Russian ‘Spyville’ Returns to Polish Hands
A Warsaw housing complex built in the 1970s and rented by Russia was reputed to be a nest of spies. The city’s government has seized the site and pledged to hand it over to the Ukrainian community.
Ukrainian Official Outlines Intentional Ambiguity on Strikes Inside Russia
The strikes have been one of the most intriguing, and opaque, new elements of the recent fighting. But when it comes to confirming their origins, “we don’t say yes and we don’t say no,’’ said the official.
South Korea Arrests 2 Accused of Spying for North Korea
The men were paid in cryptocurrency by a man suspected of being a North Korean spy agent, the South Korean national police agency said.
Hackers Claim to Target Russian Institutions in Barrage of Cyberattacks and Leaks
While the authenticity of leaked data could not be verified, the effort appears to be part of a campaign by hackers opposed to the Kremlin.
New Zealand Deal May Put Japan Closer to Intelligence Alliance
The two countries announced a goal of “seamless” sharing of classified information as China moves to expand its influence in the Asia-Pacific region.
Mikhail Vasenkov Dies at 79; His Spy Ring Inspired ‘The Americans’
He and his wife were among 10 Soviet sleeper agents who blended into American society before being exposed and deported in 2010. The TV series sprung from the episode.
Biden Announces $800 Million in Military Assistance for Ukraine
The United States will also step up intelligence sharing as Russia appears to be preparing an offensive in eastern Ukraine.