Politics & Government
The Impact of Open-Source Intelligence on Traditional Espionage Practices
Quick fact
In 2013, a single analyst used public satellite imagery and shipping data to detect North Korean activity, demonstrating that open-source information can rival multi-million dollar intelligence programs.
Why this is interesting
Imagine a spy whose most powerful tool is nothing more than a public library card. How much of what nations once sent agents to steal is now freely available online?