Understanding Counterintelligence
From Inside the FBI by Federal Bureau of Investigation
March 27, 2026 · 10 min · Episode 110
About this episode
This episode discusses counterintelligence and the FBI's efforts to combat hostile foreign intelligence activities.
On this episode of the Inside the FBI Podcast, we’ll discuss counterintelligence, what it means to the Bureau, and the types of hostile foreign intelligence activity the FBI works to combat. For a full transcript and additional resources, visit fbi.gov/podcasts . You can visit fbi.gov/counterintelligence to learn more about the FBI Counterintelligence and Espionage Division’s efforts to protect our nation’s secrets and educate the public about intelligence threats. There, you can also access relevant resources and read about recent operational successes. And if you have specific information about a potential intelligence threat—whether it involves government secrets, private sector intellectual property, hostile foreign influence, or critical infrastructure—please call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or visit tips.fbi.gov to submit a tip. You can also report suspected internet crime to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center by visiting ic3.gov . Subscribe to Inside the FBI wherever you get your podcasts: Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4H2d3cg0SK9fIqXaNcu9r0 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-the-fbi/id1513159699 More ways to follow us…
People in this episode
Host: Federal Bureau of Investigation
Topics covered
- counterintelligence
- foreign intelligence
- FBI operations
- national security
- intelligence threats
Keywords
- counterintelligence
- FBI
- foreign intelligence
- national security
- espionage
- intelligence threats
- operational successes
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI Counterintelligence and Espionage Division, FBI, FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center
Places: United States
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