Intelligence Archives - R. Lawson Author

Contemporary Threats

R Lawson — Thu, 18 May 2017 15:42:14 +0000

The common theme of my five published novels is terrorism and counter-terrorism, a timely and disturbing subject in today’s world. The threats I cover take many forms- bioterrorism in Cabo Caper, cyberwarfare in Killing Time, targeted assassinations in Retribution, radical Islamic Jihadists in Existential Threats, and the threat of a North Korean nuclear EMP (Electromagnetic […]

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78 Spy Terms and Spying Jargon

R Lawson — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 22:01:56 +0000

Spy Jargon and Terminology Spy novels often use language unfamiliar to those new to the reading this genre. Some terms are colorful, imaginative, but all have an intended meaning known to those in the field. I use them a lot in my stories to add that certain flavor, to add authenticity, build suspense, and increase […]

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Malware, Intelligence and Espionage

R Lawson — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 00:15:10 +0000

Hacking with Malware It all depends whether you are a White Hat or Black Hat when it comes to a national intelligence agency’s anticipated outcome in a hacking scheme. Are you the good guy or bad guy in the hacking game? The hacker or hackee? Most would agree it’s best to be the hacker controlling […]

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