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SpyTalk
Battling on All Fronts
Jul 15, 2021
Former CIA counterintelligence chief James Olson emphasizes the need for increased double agent operations to penetrate enemy spy services. Former senior U.S. cybercrime official Chris Painter discusses the rash of ransomware attacks by Russia-based malefactors and the need for incentives to address computer security vulnerabilities. The podcast also explores the ongoing threat posed by China's espionage activities, assesses the competence of different intelligence services, and discusses counterintelligence in the cyber realm.
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- China's spy services pose a significant threat to the US and counterintelligence efforts should focus on resuscitating double agent operations to combat them.
- The recent rash of ransomware attacks by Russian-based groups highlights the need for stronger actions against these malefactors and their potential connection to the Russian government.
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China's Spy Services Overwhelming US Defenses
Former CIA counterintelligence chief James Olson warns that China's spy services are overwhelming US defenses and recommends more double agent operations to stop them.
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