Inside the FBI Podcast: Understanding Counterintelligence

March 27, 2026

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'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.