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The story of the most important Cold War spy most people have never heard of One of the most significant US intelligence operations in modern history took place in the heart of Soviet Moscow, during one of the most dangerous stretches of the Cold War. From 1979 to 1985, a span that includes President Ronald […]
The March Cybrary Challenge, Saving A Fellow Spy, is here! This month, you will take on another cryptography challenge by decrypting intercepted encrypted messages. Your goal for the spy-themed mission is to show how attackers can effortlessly embed data within messages to hide their activity. Begin the challenge here! Did you know that all Cybrary […]
Too much sex and gunfights, far too little paperwork … espionage shows aren’t exactly a masterclass in realism. Ex-agents reveal what they get right and wrong Spies are everywhere – especially on TV. Thanks to streaming services such as Netflix and Apple TV+, these are boom times for fans of espionage thrillers. But it’s not […]
‘In real life, you don’t touch the trigger until you plan on squeezing’: what actual spies think of TV thrillers Too much sex and gunfights, far too little paperwork … espionage shows aren’t exactly a masterclass in realism. Ex-agents reveal what they get right and wrong Spies are everywhere – especially on TV. Thanks to […]
Posted on November 1, 2021 by VSC Announced November 1, 2022: This stamp honors all of the women cryptologists of World War II. One of the conflict’s best-kept secrets, their service played an inestimable role in the Allied victory. The stamp art features an image from a World War II–era WAVES recruitment poster with an […]
THEREMIN’S BUG: HOW THE SOVIET UNION SPIED ON THE US EMBASSY FOR 7 YEARS The man leaned over his creation, carefully assembling the tiny pieces. This was the hardest part, placing a thin silver plated diaphragm over the internal chamber. The diaphragm had to be strong enough to support itself, yet flexible enough to be affected by the slightest […]
This Reston Resident Was Behind Some of the Most Influential (and Life-Saving) Disguises in CIA History Retired master spy Jonna Mendez’s new memoir chronicles her career changing the face of the CIA. By Dawn KlavonJuly The group gathered outside the Oval Office, preparing for the upcoming briefing with President George H.W. Bush. Jonna Mendez was nervous. […]
by Celia Storey | June 13, 2022 at 2:51 a.m. The consumer-oriented Ask Molly column on the agency’s website offers tips it humorously calls “travel tradecraft.” Most are common sense, familiar advice, such as leaving valuables at home and not opening a hotel door unless you know who’s outside. It’s also sensible to learn basic phrases in […]
The Billion Dollar Spy, by David E. Hoffman Summary & Analysis: A True Story of Cold War Espionage and Betrayal (Unabridged) Listen to Summary of Book Publisher Description The Billion Dollar Spy: A True Story of Cold War Espionage and Betrayal by David E. Hofflationship between the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and engineer Adolf Tolkachev, who […]
Sensitive data leaks are too common in the headlines these days, and there is no need to waste space explaining why it is essential to secure your sensitive information. Secure encryption is one such method to ensure your email messages are encrypted to be read-only by the intended recipients. Sending an encrypted email message is […]