How Israeli spy veterans are shaping US big tech | The Take

Unit 8200, Israel’s elite cyber-intelligence division, has long been compared to the US National Security Agency. Its veterans are now embedded in US tech companies, shaping how the world’s data is managed, and making deals worth billions. What does it mean for privacy and security?

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- Murtaza Hussain, Journalist, Drop Site News

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This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz and Diana Ferrero with Sarí el-Khalili, Melanie Marich, Farhan Rafid, Kisaa Zehra, and our guest host, Natasha Del Toro. It was edited by Amy Walters. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

Post from Al Jazeera on August 29, 2025

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