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China and Russia Using Hacked Data to ID US Spies

According to US officials, foreign espionage services in Russia and China are cross-indexing hacked US databases to target American intelligence officers. They've reportedly compromised at least one secret network of scientists and engineers who provide support to undercover operatives overseas so far.

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KCRW placeholderBy Barbara Bogaev • Aug 31, 2015 • 6m Listen

According to US officials, foreign espionage services in Russia and China are cross-indexing hacked US databases to target American intelligence officers. They've reportedly compromised at least one secret network of scientists and engineers who provide support to undercover operatives overseas so far. Joining us from Washington, Brian Bennett, national security reporter for the Los Angeles Times explains this latest development in cyber-spying.

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    Barbara Bogaev

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    Christine Detz

    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Brian Bennett

    Los Angeles Times

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