Espionage
US officials backpedal on claims that China hacked government agencies, now say they were targeted
In a freshly edited statement, the Justice Department said Friday that the US Senate, the Federal Reserve, NASA, and others were "among the targets of QTFY," a Chinese spy platform.
'They betrayed him': Former CIA informant who provided intelligence on bin Laden faces deportation
Germany faces daily 'hybrid warfare' attacks, minister warns after explosive drone found at airport
Ashkelon couple indicted for allegedly spying for Iran in exchange for cryptocurrency
Pentagon raises Israel's espionage threat level to 'critical' amid tensions with US - report
The New York Times reported that US Special Envoy Witkoff, the Pentagon's top policy officer, Elbridge A. Colby, and one of the Pentagon's senior officials, Michael P. DiMino IV, were targeted.
Ex-top Mossad official: Barnea led agency to unprecedented operational reach - interview
Former senior Mossad official Ilan Rom says Barnea’s leadership expanded the agency’s capabilities, allowing dozens of operations at once and boosting Israel’s regional influence.
John Bolton expected to plead guilty over mishandling classified documents
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton is expected to plead guilty to mishandling classified documents and has agreed to pay a fine of over $2 million.
National Crime Unit officer questioned on suspicion of contact with foreign agent, likely from Iran
The details were uncovered by Lahav 433’s cyber unit, which identified a link associated with the officer. A deeper investigation traced the link to a foreign agent.
Inside Israel’s secret operation to turn Hezbollah’s beepers into bombs - exclusive
MILITARY AFFAIRS: Insider 'Adam Feyn' reveals stunning details of Mossad’s “beepers” operation against Hezbollah in his new book, explaining the strategy and high-stakes decisions behind the mission.
FBI offers $200,000 reward for former US Air Force specialist accused of spying for Iran
The FBI said it believes Monica Witt defected to Iran in 2013 and may still be assisting Tehran’s activities.
Californian mayor pleads guilty to spying for Chinese gov't, sharing pro-PRC content on news site
According to her plea agreement, Wang worked from late 2020 through 2022 with another man at the direction and control of PRC government officials to promote Chinese government interests in the US.
Israelis report receive recruitment, threatening text messages from Iran
The Israel Police released a statement calling the messages “attempts by Iranian intelligence elements to recruit Israeli citizens in Israel and abroad.”
Iran executes alleged Mossad, CIA collaborator amid intelligence crackdown- report
Iran said it executed a 29-year-old aerospace engineer convicted of collaborating with Israel’s Mossad and the CIA by sharing classified information.
Iran says it dismantled two alleged Mossad-linked cells across six provinces - report
Tehran’s Intelligence Ministry claimed one operative was killed in an armed clash, while several others were arrested over alleged plans to target government buildings and military personnel.
