espionage
Mumbai Police Arrest Man Who Impersonated BARC Scientist for Two Decades Using Multiple Identities
Oct 22, 2025 02:39 pm CST
A 60-year-old man named Akhtar Hussain Qutubuddin Ahmed has been arrested in Mumbai for impersonating a scientist at the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre. Police discovered he had been living under the false identity of Alexander Palmer for nearly 20 years, using multiple passports, fake educational credentials, and government IDs. His international travel history has raised security concerns regarding potential espionage activities related to sensitive nuclear information.
Iran Executes Man for Espionage: Individual Convicted of Collaborating with Israeli Intelligence
Oct 20, 2025 01:45 am CST
Iran has executed an unidentified man in Qom prison after he was convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad. The execution, confirmed by Iran's judiciary, follows several others amid rising tensions between the two nations after their 12-day conflict in June. The man reportedly began contact with Israeli intelligence in October 2023 and confessed to transmitting confidential information online before his arrest in early 2024.
Microsoft Report: Nation-States Increasingly Weaponizing AI for Cyberattacks Against the US
Oct 17, 2025 12:05 am CST
Microsoft's latest digital threats report reveals a dramatic increase in AI-powered cyberattacks from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea targeting the US. With over 200 instances of AI-generated fake content identified in July alone, these nation-states are leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance espionage operations, spread disinformation, and infiltrate sensitive systems while many US organizations continue to operate with outdated cybersecurity measures.
Former CIA Officer Glen Carle Explains Why Ashley Tellis Was Likely Spying for China
Oct 16, 2025 03:12 am CST
Former CIA officer Glen Carle discusses the Ashley Tellis espionage case with NDTV, explaining the evidence suggesting Tellis was working for Chinese intelligence despite his prominent career in US-India relations. Carle details the motivations behind espionage, the penalties Tellis faces, and reveals how pervasive Chinese intelligence operations have become against the United States.
Indian Man Arrested for Espionage: Alleged ISI Agent Caught Sharing Military Intelligence in Rajasthan Border Region
Sep 26, 2025 03:49 am CST
A 47-year-old man was arrested in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district for allegedly spying for Pakistan's ISI. Hanif Khan is accused of transmitting sensitive military information through social media in exchange for money. This marks the fourth espionage arrest in the border region this year, raising concerns about security vulnerabilities along India's western frontier.
UK Launches Dark Web Portal To Recruit Foreign Spies
Sep 20, 2025 02:40 am CST
The UK's foreign intelligence service MI6 on Friday launched a "dark web portal" to try to recruit spies in Russia and around the world by offering a them secure communication channel.
UK Police Arrest Three On Suspicion Of Helping Russian Spy Services
Sep 19, 2025 03:18 am CST
British police arrested on Thursday three people suspected of assisting a foreign intelligence service, saying the investigation related to Russia, the latest allegation of spying activities on behalf of Moscow in Britain.