Darknet Diaries 116: Mad Dog
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May 3, 2022 
Jim Lawler, a former CIA case officer with 25 years of experience, shares his thrilling stories from the espionage world. He dives into the clever Operation Lying Doggo, where a dog was used to infiltrate a secure compound. Lawler also reveals the intricacies of recruiting spies, the psychological games involved, and the moral dilemmas that come with espionage. His tales intertwine personal anecdotes with geopolitical insights, illuminating the delicate balance of trust and secrecy in the high-stakes realm of intelligence.
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Operation Lying Doggo
- CIA agents used a long-haired dog to infiltrate a secure area.
- They created a dog disguise for an officer to sneak in.
Targeting
- Identify a target's weaknesses to exploit them.
- Study people to discover their emotional cracks, needs, and stresses.
Human Vulnerability
- Humans are always exploitable due to inherent flaws.
- These flaws are like unpatched vulnerabilities.
