UK Intelligence Claims China Is Spying On British AI Research
British Officials Warn of Chinese Espionage Through Academic Funding British security officials have raised concerns that a Chinese research organization is financing academic work that supports Beijing’s intelligence efforts. On Wednesday, the MI5 security service identified the China General Technology Research Institute (CGTRI) as a supporter of research conducted by over 100 academics in the […]
Custodial staff member at Wilmington College faces charges for locker room spying
Ohio Man Arrested for Voyeurism in College Locker Room An individual from Ohio has been taken into custody after reportedly taking unauthorized photos of members of a college women’s soccer team while concealing himself in the ceiling space above their locker room. According to local reports, Jayson Barker, hailing from Jeffersonville, faces nearly a dozen […]
Trump claims China is spying on the US following a new report and other major news stories
Good morning and welcome to today’s news roundup. Here’s what’s happening to kick off your day… TOP 3 1. Trump claims China is spying on the US following a recent report. 2. CEO of Anthropic compares the AI competition with China to the Cold War era. 3. A US Air Force colonel who was shot […]
Trump claims China is spying on the US following a report on a fatal attack in Iran
Trump Comments on Chinese Espionage On Sunday, President Donald Trump remarked that China “spies on us” in a manner similar to how “we spy on them.” This comment was made in response to a report indicating that Chinese entities had provided Iran with satellite imagery prior to a missile strike that resulted in the deaths […]
Frank Bisignano, head of the IRS, faces allegations of corporate spying — here’s the perspective of his former employer JPMorgan
Frank Bisignano faces accusations of spying on colleagues and misusing company resources during his time at JPMorgan Chase over ten years ago. These claims were highlighted in a detailed report by the Wall Street Journal regarding his role as head of the Internal Revenue Service under President Donald Trump. Bisignano’s career has included various senior […]
U.S. Congress members allege that China is exploiting U.N. peacekeepers for spying.
Concerns Over China’s Role in U.N. Peacekeeping During a hearing on Wednesday by the House Foreign Affairs Committee, several lawmakers expressed suspicions regarding China’s involvement in U.N. peacekeeping operations, suggesting it may serve as a cover for espionage activities. “China’s focus on peacekeeping is primarily in strategically important regions, especially those along the Belt and […]
Former Italian Intelligence Agent Detained in Rome for Alleged Spying for Russia
Two Former Intelligence Officers Arrested in Rome for Alleged Espionage A former intelligence officer in Italy, aged 59 and referred to as an “ex-007” by local media, was arrested along with another ex-official on Tuesday. They are facing charges of spying for Russia and leaking classified information. The retired agent, Gavino Raul Piras, is reported […]
Venezuelans Using Phones as Flashlights and Spying App to Locate Earthquake Victims
Venezuela’s Response to Earthquakes Using VenApp On Thursday, Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced that VenApp, the state-run social media platform, is now being utilized to report missing persons following the devastating twin earthquakes that struck the country on Wednesday. Previously, Maduro had employed VenApp to target anti-socialist dissenters. On Wednesday night, two back-to-back earthquakes, […]
Foreign spying powers of US intelligence agencies end after lawmakers do not approve FISA extension
Warrantless surveillance powers held by U.S. intelligence agencies expired Friday night after the House, including 19 Republicans, turned down a proposal for a short-term extension just a day earlier. The House rejected a three-week extension of Section 702 under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) on Thursday. This decision led to the expiration at 11:59 […]
China Arrests American for Suspected Spying
U.S. Scholar Arrested in China on Espionage Charges A spokesperson for the Chinese government announced on Friday that an American citizen, a scholar, has been detained on allegations of espionage. Lin Jian, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, stated that U Min Jin, who founded the Strategic Policy Institute for Myanmar, is facing “criminal coercive measures.” […]