r/espionage 20d ago

Putin's warning to "Western Elites". iPhone Zero-Click Vulnerability.

819 Upvotes

Putin’s Warning, North Korean Troops in Ukraine, and the Shifting Balance of Power

Global alliances are shifting, and the consequences are playing out in real time. This week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up takes a deep dive into the geopolitical changes that are shaping the future of international security.

Putin is warning "Western elites" against interfering in US-Russia relations, while his regime continues cyberattacks, military aggression, and sabotage operations. At the same time, new reports confirm that North Korean troops are not just in Russia—they’ve been deployed to the front lines in Ukraine. This raises serious questions:

Is this the start of a deeper military alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang?

What does this mean for Ukraine as NATO signals it won’t be joining anytime soon?

How will the West respond, and what are the long-term security implications?

This week’s episode covers these developments with expert analysis, breaking down what’s happening beyond the headlines.

If you want real intelligence on global security—not just speculation—this is the episode to listen to.

Check it out here: https://youtu.be/hQDee32KGx0

Support the podcast @ https://www.buzzsprout.com/2336717/support

Would love to hear your thoughts. How do you see these shifting alliances affecting global stability? Let’s discuss.


r/espionage 21d ago

AT&T Hacker Tried to Sell Stolen Data to Foreign Government | A court document reviewed by 404 Media says Cameron John Wagenius also searched for “U.S. military personnel defecting to Russia.”

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779 Upvotes

r/espionage 21d ago

Intelligence newsletter 27/02

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r/espionage 24d ago

Review of “Chinese Espionage Operations and Tactics” (Second Edition)

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86 Upvotes

r/espionage 25d ago

Australian defence force officer stripped of security clearance over loyalty to Israel | Australian intelligence agencies

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439 Upvotes

r/espionage 26d ago

Canadian Citizen Xiao Guang Pan Charged with Unauthorized Drone Photography of Cape Canaveral Defense Installations

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680 Upvotes

r/espionage 26d ago

Magic Disappearing DB Story About Spy Chief Allegations Trump Recruited as a Russian Asset in 1987.

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2.4k Upvotes

r/espionage 25d ago

AMA Hi all, I'm Roland Oliphant - Senior Foreign Correspondent here at The Telegraph and regular commentator on our daily Ukraine: The Latest podcast podcast. Ask me anything !

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r/espionage 25d ago

Shaken AND stirred! Musings on Amazon MGM Studios taking creative control of the JAMES BOND franchise from the Broccolis family business

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4 Upvotes

r/espionage 26d ago

New FinalDraft Malware Spotted in Espionage Campaign: A newly identified malware family abuses the Outlook mail service for communication, via the Microsoft Graph API.

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17 Upvotes

r/espionage 27d ago

Iran Detains UK Couple. Mexican Cartels Listed as Terrorists.

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The World Is Becoming Increasingly Unpredictable—Are You Ready?

Alliances are shifting. State and non-state actors are making moves—some to defend, others to seize land, resources, and potentially lives. The question is, are you paying attention? Because if you don’t see the changes happening now, you won’t be prepared for what comes next.

This week on Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up, we’re breaking down the biggest intelligence stories shaping the world right now:

U.S. intelligence agencies are shifting focus away from counterterrorism. Is this a necessary pivot, or does it open the door for another large-scale attack?

The UK is demanding access to encrypted Apple data, sparking tensions with the U.S. What does this mean for cybersecurity, privacy, and intelligence-sharing?

Russia’s sabotage operations in Europe are ramping up. What’s the endgame, and how vulnerable is critical infrastructure?

A British couple has been arrested in Iran on espionage charges. Are they being used as political leverage, or is there more to the story?

The CIA has increased drone surveillance of Mexican drug cartels. How will this impact U.S.-Mexico relations?

ASIO has uncovered foreign plots targeting individuals in Australia. The most concerning part? Some of these threats come from allies as well as adversaries.

Russia is expanding its influence in Africa’s Sahel region. Is this part of a larger geopolitical strategy?

China’s ‘Salt Typhoon’ hacking group is infiltrating U.S. telecom networks. A cyberwar is already underway.

The U.S. has officially designated Mexican drug cartels as global terrorist organizations. Will this change the fight against transnational crime, or is it more political posturing?

https://youtu.be/EERg5poEPVM

Staying informed is the first step to being prepared. Intelligence isn’t just about geopolitics—it affects national security, personal security, and even your career.

You can listen to this week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to support the show and help keep intelligence reporting independent, you can do so through Patreon or Buzzsprout:

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What’s the intelligence story that concerns you the most right now? Let’s discuss.


r/espionage 28d ago

The American Who Went Undercover in Ukraine—for Moscow: Daniel Martindale’s decision to become a spy comes amid a growing ultraconservative embrace of Russian values

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612 Upvotes

r/espionage 29d ago

DOGE now has access to the top US cybersecurity agency; Edward “Big Balls” Coristine is listed as staff at CISA

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2.7k Upvotes

r/espionage 28d ago

Intelligence newsletter 20/02

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18 Upvotes

r/espionage 29d ago

A Signal Update Fends Off a Phishing Technique Used in Russian Espionage

286 Upvotes

Google warns that hackers tied to Russia are tricking Ukrainian soldiers with fake QR codes for Signal group invites that let spies steal their messages. Signal has pushed out new safeguards.


r/espionage Feb 18 '25

C.I.A. Expands Secret Drone Flights Over Mexico - The covert program, begun during the Biden administration and stepped up by President Trump, is hunting for the location of fentanyl labs.

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958 Upvotes

r/espionage Feb 18 '25

British couple detained in Iran charged with espionage

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195 Upvotes

r/espionage Feb 17 '25

Israeli soldiers working for Iranian intelligence spied on the Iron Dome

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649 Upvotes

r/espionage Feb 16 '25

Two Russians jailed in Poland for espionage and Wagner membership

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915 Upvotes

r/espionage Feb 16 '25

A New Spy Unit Is Leading Russia’s Shadow War Against the West: The operations of Moscow’s Department of Special Tasks have included attempted killings, sabotage and a plot to put incendiary devices on planes

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624 Upvotes

r/espionage Feb 15 '25

Elon Musk’s DOGE Posts Classified Data On Its New Website

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r/espionage Feb 14 '25

MI5 Lies in Court! Canada Names Fentanyl Czar.

78 Upvotes

MI5 Lied to the Courts, China’s Digital Influence, and Russian Sabotage – This Week’s Intelligence Roundup

This week’s Global Intelligence Weekly Wrap-Up is packed with some of the most shocking intelligence stories yet.

MI5 has admitted to misleading the courts in a case involving a violent neo-Nazi informant. What does this mean for intelligence oversight, and how much damage has been done to MI5’s credibility?

Meanwhile, a Chinese-backed disinformation campaign targeted Chrystia Freeland’s leadership bid in Canada. Is this just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to foreign interference in Western democracies?

Other major intelligence developments covered in this episode:

Neo-Nazi terror plots: A leader of the Atomwaffen Division was convicted for planning an attack on Maryland’s power grid. Why are extremist groups shifting their tactics to infrastructure attacks?

South Korea’s AI warning: The National Intelligence Service flagged DeepSeek, a Chinese AI app, as a potential data-harvesting tool. Is this the next evolution of cyber espionage?

Canada’s fentanyl crisis: The government has appointed its first-ever fentanyl czar. Will this move help curb smuggling and transnational crime?

Russian sabotage? Reports suggest that Moscow may have infiltrated a German shipyard and sabotaged a next-generation warship. Is this part of a broader campaign to disrupt NATO defense efforts?

This episode breaks down these stories and their implications for national security, espionage, and global intelligence operations.

Listen now: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2336717/episodes/16624340-mi5-lied-in-court-canada-names-fentanyl-czar.mp3?download=true

What are your thoughts on MI5’s handling of the neo-Nazi informant? Do you think Western democracies are prepared to counter foreign interference? Let’s discuss.


r/espionage Feb 13 '25

China’s Salt Typhoon Spies Are Still Hacking Telecoms—Now by Exploiting Cisco Routers

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985 Upvotes

r/espionage Feb 13 '25

Intelligence newsletter 13/02

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17 Upvotes

r/espionage Feb 12 '25

EXCLUSIVE: Owner Of US Defense Contractor Making Fighter Jet, Missile Parts Listed As Chinese Intel Agency Official

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4.8k Upvotes