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Espionage

Proposed Q&A site for people who want to learn more about the various intelligence agencies, their histories, training, exploits, operations, cultures and funding. As well as how and why intelligence is gathered, and cyber-espionage.
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29 Example Questions (3 closed)

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What are the top 5 countries with the highest intelligence budgets?
added by Mark Rogers Jan 8 '11 at 7:02
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What should I study in school if I want to be a spy/agent?
added by CrazyJugglerDrummer Jan 9 '11 at 2:23
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What is a phone tap and how is it usually performed?
added by Mark Rogers Jan 8 '11 at 7:01
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What are the most current communication techniques for intelligence operatives?
added by Mark Rogers Jan 8 '11 at 7:07
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What was the origin of espionage? What was the first army to use spies?
added by CrazyJugglerDrummer Jan 9 '11 at 2:56
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What are the most common misconceptions about spies and espionage?
added by CrazyJugglerDrummer Jan 9 '11 at 2:57
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This is a list question. Neh. – Ziv Aug 25 '11 at 9:27
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What evidence is there that Stuxnet is a real weapon?
added by Wikis Jan 8 '11 at 12:50
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See foxnews.com/scitech/2010/11/26/… – Wikis Jan 8 '11 at 12:50
I'm not doubting the worth of this question, but it seems to be more of a conspiracy-theory question. And that's why I voted it as an 'Off-Topic' question. – Jim G. Jan 8 '11 at 20:53
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@Jim - though there might be conspiracy theory elements to how it is used, it almost certainly exists: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuxnet – Wikis Jan 8 '11 at 21:14
@WikiSpeedia At Area51: I agree with you; that's why I don't know why someone would need to question Stuxnet's existence, which is how I interpreted the original question. – Jim G. Jan 9 '11 at 23:21
@Jim, yes, good point. Maybe I should reword it? – Wikis Jan 10 '11 at 8:37
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What level of intelligence-gathering abilities does the typical police force have?
added by CharkAttax Jan 10 '11 at 4:49
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If I want to be a spy, what might I do to make governments take notice of and recruit me?
added by John Jan 9 '11 at 2:45
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If it were me, I'd buy facebook ads, targeted at intelligence agency employees only. – ObscureRobot Oct 28 '11 at 2:50
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How was the A.Q. Khan network defeated?
added by Mark Rogers, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jan 31 at 20:48
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What are the most common types of modern industrial sabotage?
added by Mark Rogers Jan 23 '11 at 23:09
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Does the US spend more time/money/effort on gathering intelligence or on keeping others from gathering intelligence about them?
added by CharkAttax Jan 10 '11 at 4:54
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Why is krav maga used by most agencies for self-defense training?
added by Cornelius Jan 25 '11 at 9:29
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is it? This question assumes it is. – Lohoris Jun 21 '11 at 20:06
yes it is, the question is not whether it is but why it is and not some other form. – Cornelius Jun 22 '11 at 7:49
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What kind of microphone could I use to hear a conversation happening 10 meters away?
added by Cy., edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Dec 26 '11 at 3:16
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Does the BBC drama Spooks accurately depict the British Secret Service?
added by Jeffrywith1e Apr 28 '11 at 17:14
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How could I hear what's happening on the room next to mine clearly?
added by Cy. Jul 12 '11 at 13:01
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Does FBI actually have an X-Files department?
added by Dan Abramov Jul 31 '11 at 1:55
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The Australian government has two official lists of terrorist organizations (URL1 URL2). Why two different lists, how do they differ?
added by Nicolas Raoul Mar 2 at 6:59
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How did espionage affect the [Battle of Arausio]?
added by vakufo Apr 9 at 7:39
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possibly this question would be better in history.stackexchange.com – vakufo Apr 9 at 7:40
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What's AES encryption?
added by muntoo Apr 9 '11 at 6:54
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Isn't this easily answerable by Wikipedia? – Lohoris Jan 24 at 8:15
crypto.stackexchange.com – vakufo Apr 9 at 7:38
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What are the most cryptographically secure asymmetric/symmetric ciphers?
added by muntoo, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Dec 26 '11 at 3:16
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crypto.stackexchange.com – vakufo Apr 9 at 7:39
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How can I make sure my emails are not read by anyone else? [closed]
added by CrazyJugglerDrummer Jan 9 '11 at 2:20
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closed as off topic by John, Jim G., danieljohnmorris, tomeduarte, Sebastian P. Jan 20 '11 at 15:58

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.
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How does Leverage compare to Burn Notice?
added by Jeffrywith1e May 13 '11 at 17:48
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PDF or Word document that self-destruct after enter wrong password
added by Larry Morries Oct 4 '11 at 8:49
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Suggested by slhck to post here Reference: superuser.com/questions/342760/… – Larry Morries Oct 4 '11 at 8:49
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Can you recommend me a good spy movie set on [the Vietnam War]? [closed]
added by Louis Rhys Jan 9 '11 at 2:47
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closed as off topic by Mark Rogers, CharkAttax, Viper_Sb, Mnementh, Pekka Jan 22 '11 at 22:56

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.
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A list of all the National Security Agencies in the world. (CW)
added by muntoo Mar 9 '11 at 3:17
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Did the Nazis (in WWII) have any spies, etc.?
added by muntoo, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Dec 26 '11 at 3:15
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Should I use MD5 or SHA-1?
added by muntoo Apr 9 '11 at 6:55
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Who's your favorite James Bond actor? [closed]
added by Wikis Jan 8 '11 at 20:03
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closed as off topic by Mark Rogers, John, CharkAttax, studiohack, Viper_Sb Jan 12 '11 at 21:52

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

Off-topic example. – Wikis Jan 8 '11 at 20:03

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