Author: Dustin Volz

Central Intelligence AgencyChinaCommunist Party of ChinaCyberwarfare and DefenseEllis, Michael (1984- )Espionage and Intelligence ServicesIndustrial EspionageTrump, Donald JUnited States International RelationsUnited States Politics and GovernmentXi Jinping

Chinese Threat Requires a Broader Spying Mission, C.I.A. Deputy Director Says

China’s economic competition with the United States makes Chinese companies a legitimate target, the agency’s deputy director, Michael Ellis, said at a conference.

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Trump Boasts of Declassifying Secrets, but Withholds Key Election Files From Public

Even as the White House claims to be focused on transparency, it has ignored a congressional requirement to disclose a report on foreign meddling in the 2024 election.

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ChinaCyberattacks and HackersCybersecurity and Infrastructure Security AgencyCyberwarfare and DefenseDefense DepartmentEspionage and Intelligence ServicesExecutive Orders and MemorandumsHomeland Security DepartmentNational Security AgencyRussiaTrump, Donald JUnited States Cyber CommandUnited States Defense and Military ForcesUnited States Politics and Government

Trump Gives Green Light to U.S. Companies to Aim Hacks at Cybercriminals

The practice would align the United States more closely with countries like China and Russia, where spy agencies have long relied on private-sector hackers to help with national security missions.

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