The Shin Bet raised concerns regarding what extent Iran has attempted to infiltrate Israel after the security agency uncovered 12 espionage cases involving Israeli citizens working for Iran within several months. These are unprecedented numbers for the Shin Bet. Even during the Iron Curtain era, Soviet intelligence agencies did not operate such a large … Read more
The growing furore around the case prompted an urgent question in the UK parliament, and drew comments from Prime Minister Keir Starmer on a visit to Norway. “Of course we are concerned about the challenge that China poses,” Starmer said during a press conference with his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store in Bergen, but he defended his … Read more
However, this might prove difficult. “Russia treats dual nationals exclusively as Russian nationals and therefore generally refuses consular access on the grounds of Russian nationality,” the ministry added. The arrest follows the detention of another German national last month in Russia, also on charges of sabotage. The FSB alleged he was working for Ukraine and … Read more
China’s top anti-espionage agency has warned that foreign agents are recruiting Chinese teenagers to collect sensitive information, exploiting their lack of judgment and awareness of national security risks. The Ministry of State Security said in an article posted on social media on Friday that overseas intelligence agencies “package illegal activities and set traps, aiming to … Read more
Foreign spy agencies are using common crowdsourcing jobs to steal state secrets, China’s top anti-espionage agency warned on Wednesday, advising the public to be cautious about the highly covert tactic. The strategy involves dividing intelligence-gathering tasks into smaller jobs and recruiting people using crowdsourcing platforms, the Ministry of State Security (MSS) said in a WeChat … Read more
China’s top spy agency has warned that foreign agents could use flaws in the country’s massive camera surveillance network to steal state secrets. The warning, posted on the WeChat account of the Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Sunday, came after a citizen from an unnamed city reported to the agency that video surveillance cameras … Read more
China’s top spy agency said a tip-off led investigators to crack a case of attempted smuggling of gallium – an essential component in military radar units that is subject to export controls – adding that it would continue to work to shut down theft of the country’s strategic minerals by “foreign espionage agencies”. The Ministry … Read more
China’s top anti-espionage agency has warned that foreign agents have been attempting to steal information from the country’s space scientists, adding that it has stepped up its counter-intelligence efforts. In an article posted on its official account on WeChat on Wednesday, the Ministry of State Security (MSS) said some countries attempted to use “infiltration and … Read more
MANILA: The Philippines expressed concerns on Thursday (Oct 3) over media reports alleging foreign covert operations in the country, saying it is coordinating with relevant agencies to address the matter. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) did not name any foreign actor or entity in its statement, but its spokesperson told reporters it was responding to … Read more
TEL AVIV — Israel’s leaders believe they now have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reshape the Middle East, one that goes well beyond pulverizing Hamas and Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made clear on Monday that his ultimate target in the regional power shift is to undermine the authority of Tehran’s clerical leadership, defanging the … Read more
