The Economic Espionage Act (EEA) is a US federal law that criminalizes the theft of trade secrets, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $500,000. The law also allows for the confiscation of assets acquired through theft. The EEA applies to foreign companies that steal US trade secrets […]
During World War I, the French Army used hollowed-out trees as observation posts, and the British and Germans also used dead trees to secretly station soldiers. Replica trees were made with reinforced steel and covered in iron bark, allowing soldiers to climb up and observe through mesh-covered viewing holes. The French Army was the first […]
Spy fiction is a genre of literature that tells stories about spies and espionage. It dates back to the mid-19th century and often features a battle between good and evil. The genre became popular during times of war, but famous characters like James Bond and Sherlock Holmes continue to have devoted followings. Spy fiction can […]
Espionage involves actively penetrating a location to collect classified intelligence that will benefit a rival nation. Infiltrating organizations is popular, but dangerous. Information obtained can be of vital importance and even allies can spy on each other. Espionage is a form of intelligence gathering that involves actively penetrating a location where sensitive data is stored. […]
