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.

Your next breach may show up on Zoom with a polished résumé and perfect references. Spies have infiltrated 100+ U.S. companies by getting hired remotely. New issue of Spies, Lies & Cybercrime: spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/the-age-of-i… #Cybersecurity #Espionage #RemoteWork #NorthKorea #Cybercrime

Spies and cybercriminals use the same tactic: accurate information. If a scammer knows your hotel, travel dates, and phone number, your brain lowers its guard. My latest newsletter explains the hidden war targeting travelers this summer: spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/summer-trave…

Your vacation may already be compromised. Cybercriminals are using stolen hotel reservations, travel dates, and booking details to hijack your reservations. Read here: spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/summer-trave… #Cybersecurity #Cybercrime #TravelScams #Spycraft

School itself just got breached. During finals week, the Canvas breach locked students out of assignments, exams, grades, and communications. We've learned that education has a single point of failure. My latest newsletter breaks down the attack here: spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/the-day-scho…

Most people think scams are run by lone criminals. They’re wrong. They’re run like corporations. This week: inside the global scam machine. spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/love-lies-an… #Cybercrime #Scams #Fraud #Security

I was 26 when the FBI asked me to catch the most dangerous traitor in U.S. history. I sat across from Robert Hanssen every day… earning his trust. I break it all down on the @TeganBroadwater podcast. youtube.com/watch?v=5QSo8V…

We’re about to put data centers in space. And mirrors that can sell you sunlight on demand. The catch? We may lose the night sky forever. What do we lose when all our constellation are lost to satellites? spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/the-missing-… #SpaceTech #AI #FutureOfTech #Astronomy

Eleven scientists. Dead. Missing. Unaccounted for. Different fields. Different lives. Same timeline. Coincidence… or something we’re not supposed to see? New issue: The Missing Minds. spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/the-missing-… #Espionage #NationalSecurity #Mystery #Cybercrime

The perfect job candidate. Flawless résumé. Nailed the interview. What happened next exposed a North Korean operation hiding inside remote hiring. Read the story: spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/the-intervie… #Cybersecurity #Espionage #HR #RemoteWork #ThreatIntel

Shot down. Alone. Hunted in enemy territory for 24 hours. Then one of the most daring rescue missions in modern warfare begins. This is how intelligence, tech, and grit brought him home. Read it: spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/moonshot #Security #Military #Intelligence #Leadership

I wanted to be an astronaut. I got close. Then one decision changed everything.  Now humanity is going back to the Moon—and this time, it’s not just a visit. The Moonshot is here. Read the story: spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/moonshot #Artemis #SpaceRace #Innovation #future

Robots are no longer coming. They’re here. One is cleaning your living room. Another is galloping through parks. A third just got “arrested.” This is the wild new age of robots. Read it here: spies-lies-cybercrime.ericoneill.net/p/the-wild-new… #Robotics #AI #FutureTech

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