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The US is once again proposing a DJI drone ban to prevent “cyber espionage" –but this time, there’s something pilots might be able to do about it

The US is asking for input on potential legislation to ban or restrict drones made in China and Russia

Digital Camera World · Jan 3, 2025

A 9th telecoms firm has been hit by a massive Chinese espionage campaign, the White House says

A top White House official says a ninth U.S. telecoms firm has been confirmed to have been hacked as part of a sprawling Chinese espionage campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an unknown number of Americans

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

American imprisoned in Russia sentenced to new 15-year jail term for espionage

A Russian-born U.S. citizen already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, Russian news agencies reported

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2024

Now Trump gets to use the Espionage Act

We've seen how ruthless presidents use this deeply flawed law — and Trump already knows it's an effective weapon

Salon · Dec 15, 2024

Not All iPhone Charging Cables Are Safe: Here's How Hackers Turned Them Into Tools Of Espionage

Hackers can exploit third-party USB-C cables, embedding hidden electronics like Wi-Fi antennas to spy on iPhone users, emphasizing the need to use official accessories and avoid public charging ports.

Benzinga · Dec 9, 2024

US critical infrastructure hit once again by a new group on the scene

The group seems to be part of a wider cyber-espionage campaign.

TechRadar · Dec 6, 2024

Black Doves: the real-life 'spy cops' scandal that inspired the Netflix show

The six-part espionage series was inspired by a real-life scandal that first hit headlines in the 2010

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2024

We owe Keira Knightley a big apology

IN FOCUS: Jeered at for her weight, her acting and her (inaccurate) poshness, the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star spent the first decade of her fame at the centre of a whirlwind of negative press. Katie Rosseinsky wonders, with the actor headlining the new Netflix espionage series ‘Black Doves’, whether…

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

Will Donald Trump use Kash Patel to attack his critics and the First Amendment?

Limitations of US law shield most journalists, but long-term use of the Espionage Act to prosecute leakers provides Trump an alleyway to attack critics. Reporter John Bowden provides analysis about what Patel’s nomination could mean for the First Amendement

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024

Chinese Journalist Sentenced To 7 Years For Espionage

Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu sentenced to 7 years for espionage; accused of links to foreign diplomats and criticized by family.

Top News · Nov 30, 2024