Espionage
MİT eyes ‘counterespionage briefings’ on Turkish defense industry
Within the scope of counter-intelligence facilities named "İKK," Turkish National Intelligence Organization (MİT) has prioritized implementing briefings on the defense industry, the rising star sector of the country, daily Milliyet has reported.
Two SANS Employees accused of Espionage were Fired, more Russian Diplomats might be Expelled from Bulgaria
The two SANS (State Agency for National Security) employees investigated for espionage in favor of Russia have been removed. They are heads of sectors and departments in the agency, said SANS chairman Plamen Tonchev.
Bulgaria: Two SANS Officers and Someone from a Ministry are under Investigation for Espionage
Pegasus Spyware Scandal Escalates, Raising Pressure on Polish Government
Kwiatkowski said that the Audit Office had already pointed out in 2018 that the expenditure was illegal according to Polish law, because such purchases by the CBA should come from the state budget and face proper parliamentary scrutiny.
Enver Altaylı exchanged emails with CIA agents: Court
Enver Altaylı, a former official of the National Intelligence Organization (MİT), had exchanged emails with CIA agents, showed a detailed ruling of a court that handed him a lengthy prison sentence for political and military espionage earlier this month.
Apple sues Israeli spyware maker for targeting its users
Apple on Nov. 23 sued the Israeli spyware maker at the center of the Pegasus surveillance scandal, seeking to block NSO Group from targeting the over one billion iPhones in circulation.
Turkey arrests Israeli couple for photographing Erdogan’s Constantinople Palace
The Israeli couple, charged with espionage, reportedly sent the photo to their family on WhatsApp, writing ‘Look at Erdogan’s house. See how beautiful it is’
Report: NSO spyware found on 6 Palestinian activists' phones
Security researchers disclosed on Nov. 8 that spyware from the notorious Israeli hacker-for-hire company NSO Group was detected on the cellphones of six Palestinian human rights activists, half affiliated with groups that Israel's defense minister controversially claimed were involved in terrorism.
Former intelligence official sentenced to 23 years in prison
A court in Ankara has sentenced Enver Altaylı, a former official of the National Intelligence Organization (MİT), to a total of 23 years in prison for "political and military espionage" and membership to a terrorist organization.
Altaylı was detained and arrested in 2017 as part of an investigation into the FETÖ, which was responsible for the failed coup attempt in 2016.
Montenegro Ex-Intelligence Chief Arrested for Wiretapping Prosecutor
Montenegrin Deputy PM Dritan Abazovic and former head of National Security Agency Dejan Perunicic (right). Photo: Government of Montenegro
Special State Prosecutor Milivoje Katnic said Perunicic is suspected of abuse of office, after conforming that an illegal surveillance bug was found in his office.
Jailed Turkish philanthropist awaits his fate under Erdogan’s wrath
He faces a barrage of charges, including espionage and attempts to topple the state