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Why is it called a canary trap?
Introducing Canary Trap. It’s a tool for detecting and plugging information leaks — a clever ploy to determine which canary is singing when under orders to remain silent. The term was first popularized and described by novelist Tom Clancy in the 1987 best-seller Patriot Games.
How does the canary trap work?
A canary trap is a method for exposing an information leak by giving different versions of a sensitive document to each of several suspects and seeing which version gets leaked. It could be one false statement, to see whether sensitive information gets out to other people as well.
What is an asset in spy terms?
Asset. A secret source of information or operational assistance, usually an agent, but occasionally someone totally unaware they’re aiding an intelligence service.
What is an agent runner?
“I’m what people would classify as an agent-runner,” he tells me. “Our job is to find individuals with access to secret intelligence of value to the UK government. My job [within MI6] is to build a relationship with these individuals and work with them to obtain the secrets they have access to, securely.”
What is a spook CIA?
Slang. Slang for someone involved in espionage. CIA members, in slang.
What is a CIA cutout?
In espionage parlance, a cutout is a mutually trusted intermediary, method or channel of communication that facilitates the exchange of information between agents.
What is Honeypotting?
Honey trapping is an investigative practice involving the use of romantic or sexual relationships for interpersonal, political (including state espionage), or monetary purpose.
What is MI5 agent?
According to MI5’s government website, “an agent, or Covert Human Intelligence Source, is someone who works for us to obtain secret intelligence. They’re one of our most important sources of intelligence. Agents are not employed by MI5 and there is no formal application process to become an agent.”
What is a handler for an agent?
Handler. A case officer who is responsible for handling agents in operations.
What is spying called?
Espionage or spying is the act of obtaining secret or confidential information from non-disclosed sources or divulging of the same without the permission of the holder of the information for a tangible benefit. A person who commits espionage is called an espionage agent or spy.