Posts Tagged ‘intelligence’
Terrorists, Lies and Missed Opportunities
The attack on the Crocus City Hall Concert venue in Moscow, Russia is playing out in newscasts, political statements, and terrorist media sites around the world. As a former Intelligence Officer who focussed a large portion of his career in counter terrorism investigations, I wanted to look at what has happened, what claims have been made…
Read MoreThe Art of Deception: Exploring the Parallels Between Cyber Espionage and Intelligence Social Engineering
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, witnessing an alarming surge in cyber-attacks, social engineering plays a pivotal role in various malicious activities. This includes phishing, smishing, spear phishing attacks, ransomware attacks, and identity theft. Interestingly, the techniques employed in these cyber exploits bear a striking resemblance to the methods used by intelligence agencies to…
Read MoreLeave It to The Professionals
Having a mechanic who’s good at math doesn’t make them a certified professional accountant. You wouldn’t want them doing your financial planning, because they don’t have the education, training, or qualifications for the job. So, what does this have to do with the world of Intelligence? Intelligence professionals are highly skilled, highly trained and have…
Read MoreBuried Secrets: Tunnelling in Intelligence Gathering and Terrorist Activity
Introduction: Since the recent Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023, numerous media articles have dissected the intricate network of tunnels beneath Gaza and how Hamas leveraged them for attacks and hostage-taking in Israeli settlements near tunnel access points. But this isn’t a new concept. In this article, we’ll explore the historical use of tunnels…
Read MoreHow OPSEC May Have Exposed Indian Agents in Canadian Murder Case
OPSEC, or Operational Security, is a term used by the International Intelligence Community regarding the process in which any information relating to an Intelligence Operation needs to be kept secure ensuring the information does not identify the actions or motives of the parties involved, nor compromise the clandestine nature of the operation. On September 21,…
Read MoreSchooling Spies: Where spies go to learn their trade
Well, it’s that time of year again! To the delight of some (and the sorrow of others), the return to academic studies is in full swing. From toddlers to teenagers to teachers, the school year is now here. And whether students are finishing a degree in social engineering or just learning how to be social…
Read MoreWhen “Plausible Deniability” isn’t Plausible or Deniable
This week, former Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) officer William Majcher had a bail hearing in the province of Quebec in relation to foreign interference charges against him. Majcher was arrested in Vancouver on July 20. According to open-source media, he is charged under the Security of Information Act for his involvement—supposedly occurring between 2014…
Read MorePrejudice and Pride: A History of the LGBTQ+ community and Intelligence
I am lucky to have completed a career in Security and Intelligence over 25 years. During that time, I’ve been fortunate to work with many amazing people from different cultures, ethnicities, races, sexual identifications, and sexual orientations. As we come to the end of Pride Month, I wanted to write an article regarding the tumultuous…
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