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Spies and Sex: A History of Honeytraps

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The Evolution of Honey Traps in Espionage

Exploring the historical and modern use of honey traps in intelligence operations, this chapter focuses on cases involving a retired Army colonel falling for an online honey trap and the exploitation of dating apps in espionage. It also delves into the evolution of honey traps using technology, social engineering, and cyber attacks, with examples from around the world and historical instances like the CIA testing LSD during the Cold War.

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