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WATCH: Inside the shadowy world of counterespionage

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ABC News. (2026, November 9). WATCH: Inside the shadowy world of counterespionage. ABC News (US). https://abcnews.com/video/137987870/

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On November 9, 2026, the International Spy Museum featured a discussion led by its executive director, Col. Chris Costa, who examined potential espionage tactics employed by a suspected Chinese agent in the recent Nvidia scandal. The event delved into the complexities of counterespionage efforts and strategies used to detect and thwart such activities.
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The International Spy Museum's executive director, Col. Chris Costa, discussed on ABC News the potential espionage tactics employed by a suspected Chinese spy involved in the Nvidia scandal. The article does not provide specific details about the spy's methods or actions but focuses on how such operations might be conducted within the realm of counterespionage. The discussion highlights the complexities and challenges faced in identifying and countering foreign intelligence activities, especially those targeting technological firms like Nvidia.

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Inside the shadowy world of counterespionage International Spy Museum's executive director Col. Chris Costa discusses the possible tactics the suspected Chinese spy used in the Nvidia scandal.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-09
2026-11-09 · ABC News (US)
WATCH: Inside the shadowy world of counterespionage · assertive framing

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Inside the shadowy world of counterespionage International Spy Museum's executive director Col. Chris Costa discusses the possible tactics the suspected Chinese spy used in the Nvidia scandal. asserted
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