# intelligence Intelligence is the discipline and activity of collecting, processing, analyzing, and interpreting information about foreign countries, adversaries, or threats, including foreign intelligence and counterintelligence. This is one page of public article previews, not the complete archive. Follow Next page to continue. Summaries are not the original full articles. ## Concerns about U.S. access to Dutch Tax Administration data on American servers DevFeed: [Concerns about U.S. access to Dutch Tax Administration data on American servers]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2025-12-02T09:03:45Z Content type: opinion Language: nl Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Microsoft](), [Cloud](), [cloud-infrastructure](), [intelligence]() Tags: [cloud](), [eu](), [microsoft](), [surveillance]() ### AI overview The article discusses the Dutch Tax Administration sending email and documents to American servers and examines whether U.S. authorities could access that data under laws including the CLOUD Act, Section 702 of FISA, and Executive Order 12333. It argues that the absence of reported CLOUD Act requests does not address broader surveillance authorities. ### Source excerpt Je vraagt de makelaar of je nieuwe droomhuis last heeft van lekkage, en hij vertelt je dat de dakkapel niet lekt. Alle alarmbellen moeten nu afgaan - want waarom krijg ik zo'n specifiek antwoord op deze vraag? Lekt het ergens anders wel? De belastingdienst is bezig al hun email en documenten door te sturen naar Amerikaanse servers. En dan vraag je je tegenwoordig natuurlijk af, gaan ze in Amerika dan allemaal meelezen met wat wij en onze bedrijven aan het doen zijn? ## EU chat-control proposal would enable AI scanning of photos and links in WhatsApp and Signal DevFeed: [EU chat-control proposal would enable AI scanning of photos and links in WhatsApp and Signal]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2025-08-21T21:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: eo Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [intelligence]() Tags: [ai](), [chat](), [csam](), [eu](), [opinion](), [post](), [whatsapp]() ### AI overview The article briefly discusses a proposed EU chat-control law under which services such as WhatsApp and Signal could be required to scan sent photos and links with AI for suspected child abuse material. It argues that automated reports could be inaccurate, increase surveillance, and provide limited benefit against crime. ### Source excerpt Mallonge dirite: Gvidante per la registraro de Danio, multaj EU membraj landoj volas ke WhatsApp, Signal (ktp.) devas traserĉi ĉiujn sendatajn fotojn kaj ligilojn per AI. Se la AI havas suspekteton ke la enhavo eble temas pri infanmistraktado, via bildo, via aktualsituo, via telefonnumero, kaj pliaj detaloj estas raportata aŭtomate al Eŭropol kaj loka policejo. Ĉe Grekio. La artikolo estas ankaŭ legebla alialingve en la bulgara, la dana, la franca, la germana, la itala, la kataluna, la nederlanda, kaj la rumana. ## European Commission Seeks Experts on Lawful Access to Data and Encryption DevFeed: [European Commission Seeks Experts on Lawful Access to Data and Encryption]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2025-07-05T11:30:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Encryption](), [End-to-End Encryption](), [Cryptography](), [communications](), [intelligence]() Tags: [announcement](), [communications](), [encryption](), [intelligence](), [law](), [surveillance](), [technical]() ### AI overview The article discusses the European Commission's roadmap for effective and lawful access to data for law enforcement and urges technologists and civil society representatives to apply to its expert group. It argues that the initiative raises surveillance and encryption concerns while acknowledging the tension between privacy and access to digital evidence. ### Source excerpt tl;dr: The European Commission is honestly asking for experts to advise them on ways to institute "effective and lawful access to data for law enforcement". If you are an expert, I urge you to apply to join this group. You have until September 1st. Do read on for more details! The never-ending battle where police and intelligence services demand more/total access to communications shows no sign of stopping, even in the face of mathematical and practical impossibilities. ## On the new Dutch Intelligence and Security Law DevFeed: [On the new Dutch Intelligence and Security Law]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2024-03-12T12:41:07Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Security](), [intelligence](), [Internet](), [Network]() Tags: [government](), [intelligence](), [internet](), [legal](), [national-security](), [network](), [peering](), [security]() ### AI overview The article discusses the newly passed Dutch Intelligence and Security Law, arguing that it reduces oversight while expanding intelligence agencies' authority. It describes expanded SIGINT powers over communications at Dutch internet exchanges, including private peering and private network interconnects, and the potential sharing of collected data with foreign intelligence agencies. ### Source excerpt 13th of June UPDATE: The Dutch government has failed to hire and house the promised new 10 oversight staff. Yet, the new law will be enacted July 1st, passing oversight to people that don't exist. I surely enjoyed living under the rule of law, but it appears it was a passing thing. "The Netherlands hosts some of the world's largest internet exchanges. This obliges us to make the best use of these exchanges for our national security. ## Who Controls the Internet? And should they? DevFeed: [Who Controls the Internet? And should they?]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-11-02T14:02:51Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Internet](), [intelligence](), [Open Source](), [powerdns]() Tags: [internet](), [open-source](), [powerdns](), [privacy](), [youtube]() ### AI overview A lightly edited transcript of a NANOG 83 keynote examining who influences the internet, including governments, companies, infrastructure operators, and protocol-level actors. The speaker defines a broad scope focused on who affects internet access, speed, and cost, while drawing on experience in open-source development and government work. ### Source excerpt This is a lightly edited transcript of my keynote over at NANOG 83, so please accept my apologies if some of the wording is not (yet) as clear as it should be! The original video, including Q&A can be found on NANOG's Youtube channel Hello, and welcome to this presentation on who controls the internet, and if they actually should. As you can see, I cover all grounds here. All kinds of flags are in this presentation and all kinds of companies. ## SPRIND Podcast Transcript: Innovation, Europe, Secret Services DevFeed: [SPRIND Podcast Transcript: Innovation, Europe, Secret Services]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-08-05T13:05:28Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [intelligence](), [Security](), [Software](), [coding]() Tags: [article](), [business](), [developer](), [europe](), [innovation](), [podcast](), [security](), [software-developer]() ### AI overview An edited transcript of a SPRIND podcast interview with Bert Hubert about innovation, his background as a software developer and entrepreneur, and his work with intelligence and security services. ### Source excerpt This article is part of a series on (European) innovation and capabilities. Earlier this year I was very happy to be interviewed by Thomas Ramge for Germany's Federal Agency for Disruptive Innovation (SPRIND). Many podcasts are just two guys talking to each other, but here Thomas brought along a lot of expertise & spent serious time preparing, which contributed hugely to having a productive conversation. Even if it is still two guys! ## Useful Spy Books DevFeed: [Useful Spy Books]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2021-04-18T12:11:21Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [intelligence](), [national security](), [Security](), [trust]() Tags: [books](), [intelligence](), [national-security](), [opinion](), [reading]() ### AI overview An English-language reading guide recommending books about espionage and intelligence agencies. It discusses the value and limitations of insider accounts, official histories, fiction, and works subject to agency vetting, while encouraging broader and critical perspectives on secrecy, privacy, trust, and national security. ### Source excerpt Reading a good book is a great joy. And recommending a good book is almost as enjoyable. I've long been fascinated by books on espionage, and this contributed in no small part to me eventually joining the Dutch intelligence world, and later, rejoining it in some fashion. If you have favorite books that should be on this page, please let me know on bert@hubertnet.nl! I'm especially looking for books written from different perspectives. ## A New Role Reviewing Warrants for Dutch Intelligence and Security Services DevFeed: [A New Role Reviewing Warrants for Dutch Intelligence and Security Services]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Published: 2020-11-27T11:55:54Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Bert Hubert's writings]() Topics: [Job](), [intelligence](), [Security](), [Hacking]() Tags: [hacking](), [intelligence](), [job](), [security]() ### AI overview The author describes joining the TIB, a Dutch board that reviews warrants for intelligence and security services. The article explains the board's legal and technical oversight role, the author's background, appointment process, and commitment to the rule of law. ### Source excerpt So this is likely the last time you see me blog about my new (part time) job. Update: I have left this post in September 2022 (Nederlandse versie hier). Starting December 1st, I am one of the three members of the board that checks warrants for the Dutch intelligence and security services. This board is called "Toetsingscommissie Inzet Bevoegdheden" or TIB. If either of the civil or the military intelligence and security services of The Netherlands want to use their lawful intercept, SIGINT or hacking (& some other) legal powers, they have to first convince their own jurists, then their ministry and finally the TIB. ## Modeling Attackers and Their Motives DevFeed: [Modeling Attackers and Their Motives]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Adam Published: 2014-11-11T00:00:00Z Content type: opinion Language: en Sources: [Shostack & Friends Blog]() Topics: [intelligence](), [systems]() Tags: [analysis](), [intelligence](), [reports]() ### AI overview This commentary argues that readers should focus on actionable facts in threat reports, such as filenames, hashes, and IP addresses, rather than becoming overly focused on attackers' identities and motives. That focus can cause organizations to miss other attackers or misunderstand how threats may change. ### Source excerpt There are a number of reports out recently, breathlessly presenting their analysis of one threatening group of baddies or another. Most readers should, at most, skim their analysis of the perpetrators. Read on for why. ## Peter Norvig: The 100,000-student classroom DevFeed: [Peter Norvig: The 100,000-student classroom]() Original publisher: [Read original article]() Author: Peter Norvig Published: 2012-06-24T00:00:00Z Content type: article Language: en Sources: [Peter Norvig]() Topics: [Artificial Intelligence](), [intelligence]() Tags: [computers](), [conference](), [education](), [global-issues](), [interactive](), [internet](), [talk](), [talks](), [ted](), [video]() ### AI overview Peter Norvig discusses teaching an artificial intelligence class to 175 students in person and more than 100,000 students through an interactive webcast, explaining what he learned about teaching a global classroom. ### Source excerpt My talk at the TED conference. Six minute video.