Monthly Archives: June 2017

Russian Hackers — Evgeniy Bogachev aka “Umbro” aka “Lucky12345”

“It is believed GOZ [GameOver Zeus] is responsible for more than one million computer infections, resulting in financial losses of more than $100 million.” FBI ‘wanted poster’ for Mr Bogachev According to the NYT, Dutch Intel Agencies have provided information to … Continue reading

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — JUNE 12 2017

Gaddafi’s son Saif freed in Libya — Comey hearing: Sessions to testify in response — Can Theresa May use tech to stop terror attacks? — Qatar, accused of supporting terrorism, hires ex-U.S. attorney general

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Meet Trump’s new Iran Man: CIA Michael D’Andrea

“Michael D’Andrea has been revealed to be the Chief of the CIA’s Counter Terrorism Center for the last many years. He replaced Robert L. Grenier as head of CTC in 2006. He is well known as the originator of the … Continue reading

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — JUNE 11 2017

Chelsea Manning thanks Obama in first interview — New clues emerge about targeted efforts by Russia to hack US elections — Why Should CIA Murderers Be Protected by Secrecy? — U.S. spy agencies probe another flank in Russian hacking

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Brussels attacks: “Serious failings prevented dismantling of Belgian terror network.”

“The Committee observes certain failings in the security architecture, following which we missed the opportunity to dismantle the terrorist network in question on time.” Belgian Investigative Committee on the 2016 Terrorist Attacks The Investigative Committee on the Terrorist Attacks noted … Continue reading

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — JUNE 10 2017

The New York Times recklessly exposes a CIA operative’s identity — N.S.A. Contractor May Have Mishandled Secrets Before, Prosecutor Says — Trump accuses Comey of lying to Congress —  Memoirs of a CIA Mercenary

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Statement by CIA Director Mike Pompeo on the Confirmation of Courtney Simmons Elwood as CIA General Counsel

“I am thrilled that Courtney is joining our team, and I know she is excited to be working with us. We look forward to her swearing-in and first day on the job.” CIA Director Mike Pompeo In March 2017, Courtney … Continue reading

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INTEL TODAY DIARY — JUNE 9 2017

Why printers add secret tracking dots — Christopher Wray: The white collar lawyer picked to head FBI — Trump’s attack on London mayor ‘indefensible’, says former CIA chief — The latest NSA leak is a reminder that your bosses can … Continue reading

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Remembering the U.S.S. Liberty — June 8 1967

“There has been a lot of media coverage mostly written by Israelis or American Jews regarding Israel’s ‘victory’ fifty years ago during the so-called Six Days War directed against its Arab neighbors but I have yet to see an account … Continue reading

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American Made –Tom Cruise to play Medellin cartel pilot Barry Seal

“In October, as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Narcotics and Drug Interdiction of the President’s Commission on Organized Crime, I had presided over a seminar at which Barry Seal had testified. His purpose there was to inform the commission and … Continue reading

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