spying /tags/spying spying en-US WLRN Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:59:34 GMT Rep. María Elvira Salazar to return campaign cash from suspected Cuba spy /government-politics/2023-12-06/rep-maria-elvira-salazar-to-return-campaign-cash-from-suspected-cuba-spy-politico-manuel-rocha The Miami congresswoman, a vocal critic of President Joe Biden's policies toward Cuba, had received two donations totaling $750 last year from Manuel Rocha, the former U.S. ambassador in Latin America from Miami charged this week for being a covert agent for Cuba for decades. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 23:59:34 GMT /government-politics/2023-12-06/rep-maria-elvira-salazar-to-return-campaign-cash-from-suspected-cuba-spy-politico-manuel-rocha Sergio R. Bustos Why did Rocha allegedly betray the U.S. to Cuba — and how much damage was done? /americas/2023-12-06/manuel-rocha-cuba-spy-us Former U.S. ambassador Manuel Rocha is charged with spying for Cuba. He may have been driven by resentments — and may have done great harm to national security. Wed, 06 Dec 2023 13:28:02 GMT /americas/2023-12-06/manuel-rocha-cuba-spy-us Tim Padgett Former career US diplomat charged with secretly spying for Cuban intelligence for decades /americas/2023-12-04/former-career-us-diplomat-charged-with-secretly-spying-for-cuban-intelligence-for-decades The Justice Department says Manuel Rocha, a former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia, was charged with serving as a covert agent for Cuba’s intelligence services since at least 1981. The FBI arrested him at his home in Miami. Mon, 04 Dec 2023 23:11:23 GMT /americas/2023-12-04/former-career-us-diplomat-charged-with-secretly-spying-for-cuban-intelligence-for-decades Joshua Goodman and Eric Tucker | The Associated Press U.S. confirms China has had a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019 /americas/2023-06-12/u-s-confirms-china-has-had-a-spy-base-in-cuba-since-at-least-2019 China has been operating a spy base in Cuba since at least 2019, as part of a global effort by Beijing to upgrade its intelligence capabilities. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:30:20 GMT /americas/2023-06-12/u-s-confirms-china-has-had-a-spy-base-in-cuba-since-at-least-2019 Aamer Madhani | The Associated Press China's Microsoft Hack May Have Had A Bigger Purpose Than Just Spying /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-08-26/chinas-microsoft-hack-may-have-had-a-bigger-purpose-than-just-spying China broke into tens of thousands of email accounts in January. Now officials fear the breach wasn't just about spying. It was to build the next generation of artificial intelligence. Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:19:10 GMT /news/npr-breaking-news/2021-08-26/chinas-microsoft-hack-may-have-had-a-bigger-purpose-than-just-spying Dina Temple-Raston Scathing Report Puts Secret FISA Court Into The Spotlight. Will Congress Act? /2019-12-22/scathing-report-puts-secret-fisa-court-into-the-spotlight-will-congress-act Critics inside and outside officialdom are calling for, at very least, the FBI to validate its practices in requesting surveillance. Will congressional action follow? Sun, 22 Dec 2019 12:01:00 GMT /2019-12-22/scathing-report-puts-secret-fisa-court-into-the-spotlight-will-congress-act Ryan Lucas 'We're Not Being Paranoid': U.S. Warns Of Spy Dangers Of Chinese-Made Drones /2019-05-29/were-not-being-paranoid-u-s-warns-of-spy-dangers-of-chinese-made-drones The Department of Homeland Security is warning about the dangers of using Chinese-made drones, while some lawmakers want to prevent transit systems from buying Chinese-made subway cars. Wed, 29 May 2019 09:00:09 GMT /2019-05-29/were-not-being-paranoid-u-s-warns-of-spy-dangers-of-chinese-made-drones Brian Naylor CIA Chief Pushes For More Spies Abroad; Surveillance Makes That Harder /2019-01-03/cia-chief-pushes-for-more-spies-abroad-surveillance-makes-that-harder CIA Director Gina Haspel wants more undercover officers overseas. But in an age of universal surveillance, instant online searches and social media profiles, staying below the radar is a challenge. Thu, 03 Jan 2019 10:15:00 GMT /2019-01-03/cia-chief-pushes-for-more-spies-abroad-surveillance-makes-that-harder Greg Myre Feds Say They've Detected Apparent Rogue Spy Devices In D.C. /2018-04-04/feds-say-theyve-detected-apparent-rogue-spy-devices-in-d-c This is believed to be the first time the U.S. government has publicly acknowledged the apparent devices in the capital. The agency warned that they could be used by hackers, criminals and spies. Wed, 04 Apr 2018 20:57:28 GMT /2018-04-04/feds-say-theyve-detected-apparent-rogue-spy-devices-in-d-c Merrit Kennedy British Police Say Nerve Agent Was Used To Poison Russian Ex-Spy Sergei Skripal /2018-03-07/british-police-say-nerve-agent-was-used-to-poison-russian-ex-spy-sergei-skripal Skripal and his daughter suddenly collapsed over the weekend near a shopping mall in southern England. Police have now confirmed that the illness resulted from exposure to a nerve agent. Wed, 07 Mar 2018 20:57:04 GMT /2018-03-07/british-police-say-nerve-agent-was-used-to-poison-russian-ex-spy-sergei-skripal Scott Neuman