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On Putin's Speech
Russia-Ukraine

On Putin's Speech

China and Russia are intent on destroying and remaking the existing world order. They've even put it in writing [http://en.kremlin.ru/supplement/5770]. Earlier statements might have attempted to cast that aspiration in a slightly more positive light than today's speech [http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/
Feb 21, 2022 — 3 min read
Tracking NATO during the Ukraine-Russia Crisis
Russia-Ukraine

Tracking NATO during the Ukraine-Russia Crisis

NATO, as one would expect, has been persistently and relentlessly targeted by the Russian disinformation machine. That's not really surprising. However, this activity has swelled in recent years (for other targets as well) and it can be difficult to cut through the disinformation and organic noise that exists across millions
Feb 21, 2022 — 2 min read
Shortwave Numbers Stations
Covert Contact

Shortwave Numbers Stations

Scot Terban joined me to discuss the use of shortwave numbers stations, recently declassified KGB investigative techniques for identifying recipients of those broadcasts, and how shortwave has changed with the introduction of the internet.
Oct 1, 2020
Chinese Spies in US Law Enforcement - And Everywhere Else
Covert Contact

Chinese Spies in US Law Enforcement - And Everywhere Else

The regular counterintelligence chat with William Tucker is a day late but full of new Chinese espionage activity in the NYPD, the EU, and beyond. We also touch on intelligence history and why literature from the Middle Ages or beyond is not only fascinating but still relevant.
Sep 25, 2020
The Threat of Fake Spies
Counterintelligence

The Threat of Fake Spies

William Tucker returns to discuss the incredible case of Garrison Courtney and Alpha-214. Posing as a CIA NOC Courtney was able to engineer a scheme that duped numerous beltway contractors, intelligence officials, former military officers and many others.
Sep 17, 2020
Election Threats and Disrupting Chinese Espionage
Counterintelligence

Election Threats and Disrupting Chinese Espionage

In this episode we discuss the recent report for Microsoft that details Russian, Chinese, and Iranian attacks on individuals and organizations tied to our presidential campaigns and the recent move to revoke the visas of more than 1,000 Chinese grad students and researchers
Sep 10, 2020
French Officer Busted Spying on NATO for GRU & Other Espionage Cases
Counterintelligence

French Officer Busted Spying on NATO for GRU & Other Espionage Cases

William Tucker joins me to discuss two high profile cases this week, sloppy Chinese tradecraft, and why it always pays to visit the FBI before the FBI visits you.
Sep 3, 2020
Russians Targeted Tesla Gigafactory in Ransomware Plot
Hacking

Russians Targeted Tesla Gigafactory in Ransomware Plot

Scot Terban is back to discuss the plot, common points of vulnerability, and what you can do it, like a Tesla employee, you find yourself in the middle of a Russian criminal plot.
Sep 1, 2020
Texas A&M, NASA, and Chinese Espionage
Covert Contact

Texas A&M, NASA, and Chinese Espionage

William Tucker joins me to discuss the Zhengdong Cheng case, how Chinese espionage might be forced to evolve, global awareness of the scope of China’s spying, and how organizations can protect themselves if they haven’t started evaluating their own risk.
Aug 27, 2020
Careers in Intelligence: Beyond the Three Letter Agencies
Covert Contact

Careers in Intelligence: Beyond the Three Letter Agencies

Dean Baratta joins me to discuss the rapidly diversifying and expanding non-traditional career paths in intelligence. We also touch on some tips for those looking to enter the field.
Aug 23, 2020
Spying for Russia: The Peter Debbins Case
Covert Contact

Spying for Russia: The Peter Debbins Case

William Tucker joins me again to look into yesterday’s indictment of Peter Rafael Dzibinski Debbins, a former Green Beret alleged to have worked for Russian intelligence for over a decade.
Aug 22, 2020
Counterintelligence Chat: Alexei Navalny & Alexander Ma
William J. Tucker

Counterintelligence Chat: Alexei Navalny & Alexander Ma

William Tucker returns to look at the apparent poisoning of Alexei Navalny and yet another Chinese espionage case, this time involving Alexander Ma. It’s a classic case, with a Hawaii connection, and there’s likely more interesting details to come.
Aug 20, 2020
Preparing for A Career in Intelligence: Thoughts on Personal Security and Behavior
Covert Contact

Preparing for A Career in Intelligence: Thoughts on Personal Security and Behavior

Former CIA officer Maggie Gwynne joins me to discuss how those interested in pursuing a career in intelligence should manage their profiles (online and off) and conduct themselves to prepare for a challenging recruitment and training period.
Aug 16, 2020 — 1 min read
Understanding the Israel-UAE Deal
Covert Contact

Understanding the Israel-UAE Deal

Alon Pinkas returns to Covert Contact for a quick dive on the drivers behind the deal and what it means for the region.
Aug 15, 2020
A Pardon for Edward Snowden?
Covert Contact

A Pardon for Edward Snowden?

William Tucker returns to discuss the Edward Snowden case after President Trump made remarks on the case that sparked new speculation about a potential pardon.
Aug 14, 2020
Washington Takes Aim at the Confucius Institute
Covert Contact

Washington Takes Aim at the Confucius Institute

Today’s decision to force the Confucius Institute to register as a foreign mission is the subject of my regular Thursday evening counterintelligence chat with Covert Contact regular William Tucker. We look at why it was necessary and where we, and China, might go from here.
Aug 13, 2020
Israel and The United States: Past, Present, and Future with Alon Pinkas
Covert Contact

Israel and The United States: Past, Present, and Future with Alon Pinkas

Alon joins Covert Contact to look at the state of the relationship, look at where it could (and should) evolve, and to dive into some of the socio-political dynamics that shape the relationship and how it is viewed from both sides.
Aug 12, 2020 — 1 min read
Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy
Australia

Australia’s Cyber Security Strategy

Australian journalist Stilgherrian, returns to Covert Contact to discuss Australia's recently released 2020 cyber security strategy.
Aug 7, 2020 — 1 min read
Chinese Spies and Russian Honey Traps
Covert Contact

Chinese Spies and Russian Honey Traps

William J. Tucker returns for our regular Thursday evening counterintelligence chat. We start off by discussing the resource challenges in addressing Chinese espionage but quickly pivot to thoughts on Russian cases, honey traps, and more.
Aug 6, 2020
Quick Take: An Explosion in Beirut
Covert Contact

Quick Take: An Explosion in Beirut

A massive explosion has rocked Beirut at a critical time in Lebanon's history. In this quick take I share some concerns about what could happen next.
Aug 4, 2020
Online Security: Avoiding a Personal October Surprise
Covert Contact

Online Security: Avoiding a Personal October Surprise

Infosec professional and security blogger Scot Terban joins me to discuss the recent LinkedIn spying case, the degrading environment in social media, and strategies for improving your personal security.
Aug 1, 2020
Chinese Espionage in the United States
Covert Contact

Chinese Espionage in the United States

William Tucker is back to discuss the scale of Chinese espionage in the United States and some of the misconceptions that have hampered our response to the threat.
Jul 30, 2020
Shaping Intelligence Products for Maximum Impact
Covert Contact

Shaping Intelligence Products for Maximum Impact

Dean Baratta returns for a discussion about the never-ending need to develop and refine intelligence products so that they meet customer needs, build trust, and land with the greatest possible impact.
Jul 26, 2020
When You Can’t Obey
Covert Contact

When You Can’t Obey

Pauline Shanks Kaurin, Ph.D joins Covert Contact to discuss ethical and moral dilemmas and how we can prepare ourselves for the eventual challenge of facing them.
Jul 23, 2020 — 1 min read
What's Happening at the Chinese Consulate in Houston?
Covert Contact

What's Happening at the Chinese Consulate in Houston?

Houston rarely finds itself at the center of geopolitical drama but that changed overnight as firefighters and police surrounded the Chinese consulate as staff there began burning massive amounts of documentation in the building's courtyard.
Jul 22, 2020
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