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Far-right German MP's Ex-aide On Trial For Spying For China

Two suspected spies for China, including a former assistant to far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmaker Maximilian Krah, went on trial in the eastern city of Dresden on Tuesday.

International Business Times

Apple, Nvidia Supplier TSMC Flags Potential Espionage In 2nm Tech Leak, Takes Legal Action Against Former Employees

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM), the world’s largest contract chipmaker, has reportedly initiated legal proceedings against former employees suspected of attempting to steal critical 2-nanometer chip technology secrets.

Benzinga

Espionage cost Australia $12.5 billion in 2023-24, ASIO boss Mike Burgess says

Espionage cost Australia $12.5 billion in 2023-24, according to a study by ASIO and the Australian Institute of Criminology.

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Lax Aussies making themselves easy spy targets: ASIO

Australia's intelligence chief has revealed new details about a series of foreign espionage operations in a major speech.

AAP

A former security guard at the US Embassy in Norway is accused of spying for Russia and Iran

Norwegian prosecutors have indicted a former security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo on suspicion of espionage after he allegedly spied for Russia and Iran

The Independent UK

Singapore Military Helps Battle Cyberattack: Minister

Units in Singapore's military have been called in to help combat a cyberattack against critical infrastructure, the country's defence minister said Saturday -- a hack attempt attributed to an espionage group experts have linked to China.

International Business Times

Chinese state-sponsored cyberattacks target Taiwan semiconductor industry — security firm says motivation of three separate campaigns 'most likely espionage'

China-linked hackers are targeting Taiwan’s chipmakers and U.S. analysts with spear-phishing, Cobalt Strike, and custom malware. At least 15–20 organizations were hit since March, as Beijing seeks semiconductor self-sufficiency amid U.S. export controls.

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Friday essay: ‘nothing quite like it in the history of espionage’ – the Russian spies who pretended to be American

In the thrilling finale of the TV series The Americans, set during the Reagan administration, deep-cover KGB operatives Philip and Elizabeth Jennings are faced with a difficult decision. Posing as an ordinary American married couple, for decades they have raised children, filed tax returns and slipped effortlessly into the rhythms…

The Conversation

Looks like the Taiwanese chip industry is becoming a hot target for Chinese state-sponsored hackers trying to nab trade secrets

Get your own chips, these are mine.

PC Gamer

Danish universities reject foreign researchers amid espionage fears

Danish universities are rejecting foreign researchers, especially from Russia, Iran and China, over high espionage threats. Aarhus University has already rejected 24 applicants this year.

Euronews

3 best Prime Video miniseries you (probably) haven't seen

From a Florence Pugh-starring espionage drama to a Ben Whishaw-led medical dramedy, here are 3 Prime Video miniseries you should watch

Tom’s Guide

Chinese court sentences a Japanese man to more than 3 years in prison on espionage charges

A Japanese business person has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison in China on espionage charges

The Independent UK

British couple detained for six months in Iran are alive, officials insist — but no one has seen them

Lindsay and Craig Foreman’s family feared they were being held in Iran’s Evin prison when it was bombed by Israel

The Independent UK

After DeepSeek Scandal, OpenAI Locks Down Its Labs With Fingerprints, Firewalls, Ex-Palantir Security Chief: Report

Amid mounting fears of foreign espionage and alleged model theft by Chinese rival DeepSeek, ChatGPT-parent OpenAI has reportedly ramped up its internal security protocols.

Benzinga

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5 best spy thriller movies to stream on Netflix

Our guide on the five best spy thriller movies to add to your Netflix watchlist now.

Latin Times

Justice Department Charges Two Chinese Nationals With Espionage Involving Naval Base Surveillance

A federal court in San Francisco has charged two Chinese nationals with espionage, accusing them of working on behalf of the Chinese government to gather intelligence on U.S. military capabilities

TechRadar

China-backed "LapDogs" hackers hijacked hundreds of devices in an outlandish intel campaign aimed at US and Asian targets

LapDogs is a China-linked espionage operation exploiting SOHO devices to gain stealthy access across the US and Asia, using spoofed credentials and persistent malware.

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Iran moves to punish ‘spying’ as it proclaims victory over Israel, US

Iranian parliament proposes harsher punishments for those accused of espionage after devastating war.

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Blocking exports and raising tariffs is a bad defense against industrial cyber espionage, study shows

The United States is trying to decouple its economy from rivals like China. Efforts toward this include policymakers raising tariffs on Chinese goods, blocking exports of advanced technology and offering subsidies to boost American manufacturing. The goal is to reduce reliance on China for critical products in hopes that this…

The Independent UK

Greek police arrest man on southern island of Crete on suspicion of espionage

Greek police say they have arrested a man on the southern island of Crete on suspicion of espionage

Evening Standard

Chinese mega-embassy in London set for approval within weeks despite security risk fears

Angela Rayner is poised to approve the plans despite concerns about espionage risks

International Business Times

Taiwan Pursues Homegrown Chinese Spies As Beijing's Influence Grows

Taiwan is vetting hundreds of thousands of military service members, public school teachers and civil servants in a bid to root out potential homegrown Chinese sympathisers, as Beijing intensifies espionage on the island.

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts About Blaise Metreweli: Age, Career, Family, and Appointment as MI6 First Female Chief

Blaise Metreweli, 47, becomes MI6's first woman chief, bringing 26 years of intelligence expertise to tackle global threats.

The Independent UK

Chinese hackers and user lapses turn smartphones into a 'mobile security crisis'

Hackers tied to China's government have tried repeatedly to access the phones of prominent Americans, part of Beijing's sprawling cyberespionage efforts

The Guardian - UK

Beth to Fubar: the seven best shows to stream this week

An intriguing mystery drama about IVF, and the return of Arnie’s daft espionage comedy in which he gleefully makes fun of his own legend

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