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Spies and Sex: A History of Honeytraps
Mar 23, 2024
The podcast delves into the historical and modern use of honey traps in espionage, including how East German 'Romeo spies' targeted Western establishments. It also explores real-life cases of individuals falling victim to carefully orchestrated traps by foreign intelligence agencies and the enduring allure and dangers of honey traps in espionage.
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- Honey traps have a historical background and have adapted to modern technology like social media for espionage.
- The integration of social media in honey traps poses new risks for intelligence operations, emphasizing the allure of digital seduction.
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Evolution of Honey Traps
The use of honey traps in espionage has evolved over time to adapt to new technologies, with social media becoming a modern tool for compromising individuals. Examples such as retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel David Franklin Slater falling for an online honey trap highlight the continuing effectiveness of this strategy in obtaining classified information.
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