Eric O'Neill

Twenty-five years ago today, the FBI arrested Robert Hanssen — the most damaging spy in American history. I worked undercover in room 9930 and found the smoking gun in the case. This event changed my life and taught me that the spy is always in the worst possible place.

Spies, Lies, and Cybercrime hits Audible’s 2-for-1 sale. Foreign spies. AI scams. Deepfakes. Dark web criminals. You’re already in the game—this shows you how it’s played. And I narrate it myself. BOGO runs until 3/27: audible.com/pd/Spies-Lies-… Two books. One credit. No excuses.

AI isn’t coming for your job. It’s already doing parts of it. New data shows AI could handle 94% of some roles… but only 33% today. The gap is where things get interesting. Read before your job changes: spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/is-ai-coming… #AI #FutureOfWork #Cybersecurity

Think you could tail a suspect without being seen? On April 17, I’m leading a hands-on surveillance workshop at Tudor Place in Georgetown. Learn real FBI tradecraft while tracking a suspect through historic streets. washington.org/event/operatio…

A sudden strike. A leadership meeting. Possible spies inside the IRGC. The story behind the Iran strikes reads like a spy thriller—but it’s real. Inside the intelligence operation shaping the conflict. Read the latest issue: spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/the-iran-lab… #Iran #CyberWarfare

25 million Americans just had their data exposed in a massive government contractor breach. Add a weaponized QR code scam on top of that. This week’s newsletter breaks it down and shows you how to defend yourself.  spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/the-great-ai…  #DataBreach #IdentityTheft #CyberCrime

Today’s my birthday! Also time for my newsletter. I staged a debate… with my AI agent:  Will AI trigger a human renaissance or a white-collar extinction event? Read the debate & decide who won. spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/the-great-ai…

Reports are flying that Iran’s dictator has been removed from the playing board. Here’s hoping that the country finds its way to peace, and that the people of Iran find their way to freedom. You can’t negotiate with terrorists. theguardian.com/world/live/202… #IranRevoIution2026

A dog crashed the Winter Olympics mid-race.  Also: a $173,000 humanoid AI companion with body heat is now on the market.  Security “breach” meets synthetic intimacy. Welcome to 2026.  Issue 75 is live:  spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/throwing-awa…  #Innovation #AI #Security #FutureTech

I walked away from institutional security, opened a spreadsheet at 2AM… and the numbers didn’t work. Issue 75 of Spies, Lies & Cybercrime is about betting on yourself and throwing away the safety net. spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/throwing-awa… #Entrepreneurship #Cybersecurity #Leadership #AI

George Washington was America’s first spymaster. Now it’s your turn. Join and the @IntlSpyMuseum for a live surveillance operation. Small group. Limited slots. The most unique thing you'll do in DC! Register now: spymuseum.org/calendar/opera… #Surveillance #Tradecraft #espionage

Twenty-five years ago today, the FBI arrested Robert Hanssen — the most damaging spy in American history. I worked undercover in room 9930 and found the smoking gun in the case. This event changed my life and taught me that the spy is always in the worst possible place.

Almost 25 years ago, Robert Hanssen was arrested. I was undercover inside FBI HQ when it happened. In this week’s Spies, Lies & Cybercrime, I revisit the operation that changed my life. Read & subscribe: spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/25-years-aft… #Espionage #Cybersecurity #insiderthreat

Happy Valentine's Day! Protect your heart and your wallet. Valentine’s Day scams and Romance Fraud are at an all-time high. Read the story and learn how to fight back! spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/the-valentin… #RomanceScams #Cybercrime

“The FBI only has so many people, they need the Sherriff’s office. There are so many leads to run down. Chasing after that backpack is another thing and there’s a lot of manpower necessary here.” Former FBI Counterterrorism Agent @eoneill speaking with @LlamasNBC on @NBCNewsNow @TopStoryNBC about the search for Nancy Guthrie via #StudiGo mobile studio

@eSmokingTurtle @foxandfriends Cash makes it more difficult but not impossible to identify the purchaser. Law Enforcement can use cameras in stores to spot the person paying case at the time of sale. A lot of work, but a lead nonetheless.

@foxandfriends @eoneill I dont know, sure some logic there, but uh, um if I am buying things to use in a crime, I am paying cash.

Former FBI counterintelligence operative @eoneill on how investigators could trace the backpack purchase in the Nancy Guthrie case.

Last night I appeared live with @IngrahamAngle on the Ingram Angle to discuss new developments in the Guthrie case and how the FBI will use technology to assist in the hunt.

@damzkidemrys @foxandfriends This is also my concern. I am also beginning to think this was not a kidnapping from the start.

I joined @kilmeade on @foxandfriends to discuss how the FBI uses technology to identify and track suspects in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case. Do you think an arrest will come soon? youtube.com/watch?v=Q1eP2W… #Guthrie #Cybersecurity #TrueCrime

It's Friday the 13th - Don't get scammed! AI agents now have their own social network—they’re arguing, flexing, and criticizing like dating couples. This week’s newsletter goes from romance scams to the strange future of AI. spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/the-valentin… #AITrends