Spying
Russian 'Open Skies' Spy Plane Flies Over U.S.
As part of the Treaty on Open Skies signed by 34 nations, the U.S. and Russia were free to essentially spy on another—with some restrictions.
Congress Seeks Number of Americans Under Surveillance
The request comes as some Republican lawmakers, many of whom have stridently defended U.S. surveillance programs in the past, express sudden interest in considering additional privacy safeguards.
NSA Official Slams 'Nonsense' Claim of British Spying
Deputy Director Richard Ledgett says the allegations exhibit 'a complete lack of understanding of how the relationship works between the intel community agencies.'
White House Apologizes to U.K. Over Spying Claim
The White House apologized for claims that Britain helped former President Barack Obama spy on President Donald Trump.
How CIA Spies Rate Your Computer's Antivirus
WikiLeaks documents have revealed the opinion of CIA hackers on popular antivirus software.
How to Prevent Yourself From Being Spied on
WikiLeaks revelations alleging extensive CIA spy tools mean Android and Apple devices are at risk.
Why Does Trump Think Obama Spied on Him?
Origins of the explosive claim apparently lie in Breitbart, talk radio and the reports of a former British MP.
British Intelligence Services Target Cyber-Savvy Girls
The intelligence agency will send cryptography and cybersecurity puzzles to schoolgirls.
The March of Europe's Draconian Anti-Terror Laws
Measures taken to counter terrorism must be proportionate and respect human rights.
Amnesty: Europe Is Cracking Down on 'Thought Crimes'
"Unchecked powers are trampling freedoms that have long been taken for granted," report says.
Google Employee Sues Company Over 'Spying Program'
Google employee claims technology giant is breaching labor laws and running an internal "spying program."
Islamist Inside German Spy Agency 'No Surprise'
The intelligence agency employee was arrested for making Islamist statements and sharing agency materials.
AT&T Spying Program Is 'Worse Than Snowden Revelations'
Advocates have called recent revelations surrounding the company "terrifying."
Swiss Voters Back New Government Snooping Powers
The Swiss state enjoys far more limited surveillance powers than many Western countries.
Obama Urged to Take Up China Spying Charges Case
Sandy Phan-Gillis has been held for nearly 18 months and is charged with spying.
Iran Executes Nuke Scientist Accused of Being U.S. Spy
Shahram Amiri disappeared in 2009, surfaced in the U.S. but returned home to Iran in 2010.
China to Charge American With Spying
Houston businesswoman Sandy Phan-Gillis has been jailed since March 2015.
Russian Spy Ship Spotted Near U.S. Navy Drill in Hawaii
The U.S.-led Rim of the Pacific exercise has attracted a Russian spectator.
How a Chinese Spy Case Became a Child Porn Nightmare
For more than three years, the FBI pursued Keith Gartenlaub as a Chinese spy. So why is he now accused of collecting child pornography?
Navy Officer Accused of Spying Held Secretly for Months
Unidentified officer in sensitive intelligence unit could possibly face the death penalty.
Lebanon Jails Ex-Minister For Plotting Attacks
The former information minister had close ties to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Russia Sentences Lithuanian to 12 Years for Spying
Aristidas Tamosaitis was detained in Moscow in May 2015.
U.S. Man Admits Stealing Secrets, North Korea Claims
Closed society has used detained Americans to force contact with the United States.
Ex-CIA Chief Michael Hayden: Yes, We Spy
The former head of the agency ribbed remarks by the current CIA chief, John Brennan.
China Still Holding American on Spying Charges
As Sandy Phan-Gillis remains behinds bars, Beijing may be angling for a swap.
Vulture Detained in Lebanon as Israeli Spy
Residents in a southern Lebanese town claimed the vulture was wearing Israeli surveillance equipment.
U.K. Intelligence Investigate the Next Jihadi John
In the video the man shoots five people accused of spying for the U.K.
Former Panama President to be Arrested for Spying
Ricardo Martinelli is alleged to have used public money to spy on more than 150 people illegally.
The Cold War Is Over, But the Spying Continues
The old spooks like Pollard and Pelton are being freed. But that doesn't mean the end of spying.
New John le Carré Biography Attempts to Unravel the Spy Writer's Mystique
As a new book about the novelist John le Carré proves, writing the truth about a brilliant liar can get complicated.