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Is it a ‘honeypot’ or a ‘honeytrap’?
Spy agencies warn of a honey trap revival as media outlets debate whether the tactic should be called a honeypot or a honeytrap.
Espionage
48 trends tracked about this subject — the full history, oldest to newest below.
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‘They will try anything’: China’s expanding spy network across California
Coverage from the Los Angeles Times, CNN, Fast Company, and Engelsberg Ideas examines China's alleged spy network in California and the broader history of honey trap operations.
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US Army officer involved in alleged Russian spying scheme identified: Reports
A U.S. Army officer identified as an Afghan War veteran faces U.K. charges over an alleged Russian spying scheme, according to multiple outlets reporting on November 13, 2026.
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Two men found guilty of spying for Iran over plan to target journalists
Two men of Iranian origin were found guilty of spying for Iran after planning to target UK journalists.
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Business
Silicon Valley is 'a center for espionage,' former FBI agent warns after Nvidia spy scandal
Silicon Valley faces intense scrutiny as a former FBI agent warns the region is a center for espionage following an Nvidia spy scandal.
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Business
Jensen Huang’s Affair Puts His Wife in the Spotlight
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has admitted to an extramarital affair with Alice Huang, a businesswoman suspected by U.S. officials of being a Chinese intelligence asset.
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Senate Banking Republican calls on Nvidia CEO to resign
A report that a Chinese woman accused of spying on Nvidia's boss entered Taiwan on a Hong Kong passport puts the chip executive at the center of a security dispute.
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World
Disposable: The ordinary people doing Russia’s dirty work
Russian intelligence services are increasingly using locally recruited disposable agents for covert operations across Europe.
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Business
High-flying past of alleged 'spy' with 'close relationship' to Nvidia tycoon Jensen Huang: TV, banking and billions
Coverage details the background of an alleged spy with ties to Nvidia chief Jensen Huang.
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Nvidia's relationship with China just got even more complicated as report says Jensen Huang was target of spy plot
Nvidia issues denials regarding a reported Chinese spy plot targeting Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang.
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Trump and Rubio escalate rhetoric on possible Cuba action
US leaders intensify rhetoric regarding potential actions against Cuba, linking the island nation to espionage and foreign policy developments.
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Business
Ex-OpenAI engineer accused of planting bug in office was in contact with Saudi royal family, preparing to leave U.S.
6 news sources are covering this Business story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Business
Bugging scandal triggers Silicon Valley panic over spying
A bugging scandal inside an OpenAI conference room in San Francisco sparks widespread corporate spying panic across Silicon Valley.
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An FBI arrest revives fears that U.S. tech companies are hiring spies
An FBI arrest involving an OpenAI employee allegedly using AI to spy has reignited fears of corporate espionage in U.S. tech.
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Business
AI Companies Play Cat-and-Mouse With Secret-Stealing Spies
An FBI update details a spy device found at OpenAI's office following the arrest of a Saudi national who booked a one-way ticket.
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World
Russia: Japanese Reporter Is Actually a Spy
2 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Business
OpenAI employee accused of bugging office booked one-way ticket to Saudi Arabia
An OpenAI engineer charged with planting a bug in the office allegedly booked a one-way trip to Saudi Arabia.
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World
Russia arrests Japanese journalist on espionage charges
20 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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UK police charge member of Royal Navy under National Security Act
A Royal Navy service member has been charged with spying for a foreign power under the UK's National Security Act.
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‘No more dumping, no more spying’: European Parliament hardens line on China
1 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Germany shaken by an espionage and treason scandal
3 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Germany arrests a former domestic intelligence chief on spying allegations
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Former German spy chief arrested for treason
Germany's former domestic intelligence chief has been arrested on espionage and treason charges, according to multiple global outlets.
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MI5 warns universities to cut ties with Chinese institute
MI5 has issued a spy alert to UK universities, warning them to sever ties with a Chinese institute alleged to be a front for espionage.
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UK research funded by China front company being sent to Beijing's spies, MI5 warns
MI5 issues a stark warning that UK academic research funded by a Chinese front company is reaching Beijing's spies.
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Russia Weaponized Claude AI to Spy on Ukraine and Europe
1 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Suspected Russian spy behind drone attack in Leipzig
German authorities are investigating a suspected Russian spy in connection with a drone attack carried out in Leipzig.
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The Sexual Secret That Foiled a Communist Plot
Coverage from multiple major outlets details how a Russian spy's personal sexual secret altered the course of a Cold War plot.
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Magyar vs. Moscow: Hungary toughens stance toward Russia
Hungary has expelled ten Russian diplomats as relations between the two nations worsen over espionage concerns.
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Man charged with assisting Russian intelligence service
A British national has been formally charged with assisting Russian intelligence services in connection to a sabotage plot.
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Business
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Belgium detains Chinese man on suspicion of semiconductor espionage
Belgium detains a Belgian-Chinese researcher over suspected theft of chip secrets, according to coverage from the Financial Times.
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Belgium detains Chinese man on suspicion of semiconductor espionage
Belgian authorities have detained a Belgian-Chinese man on suspicion of semiconductor espionage just before his planned departure for Beijing.
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Served in IDF, visited Iran, backed Oct. 7: who is the Russian historian accused of spying for Tehran?
Israel has detained a Russian historian and dual citizen accused of espionage for Tehran and threatening national security.
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UK Taps Ukrainian Combat Data in AI Push To Shape Battlefield
1 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Australia charges man for informing Russia about Ukraine's military
An Australian dual citizen has been arrested and charged with foreign interference for allegedly attempting to pass military intelligence regarding Ukraine to Russia.
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UK Navy Drone Camera Components Were Secretly Communicating With China
3 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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UK military drones with Chinese cameras found sending data to Beijing: Report
UK naval drones featuring Chinese-made cameras have been discovered secretly transmitting data to Beijing, triggering a military security alert.
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Russian Hackers Tried to Steal US and NATO Nuclear Fusion Research
Russian cyber operatives have targeted US and NATO nuclear fusion research alongside defense contractors.
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Canadian Intern at NATO Military HQ Is Arrested on Suspicion of Spying
A Canadian intern at NATO’s Belgian headquarters was detained on July 25 on suspicion of spying for a third country, sparking a multinational media surge.
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Entertainment
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Upstairs, Downstairs, in a House Full of Spies
A new World War Two museum in London reveals the secrets of Trent Park, a bugged stately home used to trap Nazi prisoners of war.
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Russian Espionage Group Exploited Zimbra Zero-Day to Steal Mail and 2FA Codes
Russian state-supported actors are utilizing a Zimbra zero-day exploit to steal emails and 2FA codes from Western defense and nuclear targets.
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Israel Counters Iranian Spying by Warning Against Recruitment
Israel is leveraging Haredi rabbis and social media influencers to neutralize an Iranian espionage campaign targeting ultra-Orthodox communities.
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Business
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Former Fed Adviser Gets 38 Months in Prison for Lying to Internal Watchdog
A former Federal Reserve adviser has been sentenced to 38 months in prison for lying to an internal watchdog about ties to China.
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‘Den of spies’: why has Japan been easy prey for Russian espionage, and what is Tokyo doing about it?
Japan is grappling with its status as a 'den of spies' as reports reveal extensive Russian espionage efforts to acquire war technology.
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Russian Cyberattacks Stretching Back 15 Years Prompt European Sanctions
4 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Ukrainian spy accused of killing Monaco hit woman shifts blame
A Ukrainian security officer accused of killing a Monaco bombing suspect has retracted his confession, complicating legal proceedings in Ukraine.
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Men jailed over work for Chinese intelligence in UK
5 news sources are covering this World story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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US seizes 13 website domains tied to alleged Chinese intelligence collection
The FBI has seized 13 website domains allegedly utilized by Chinese intelligence to target and recruit US government and security-clearance personnel.