Cyberespionage

The CIA, usually known for it's human-based intelligence gathering work, has announced plans to expand its cyber-espionage operations.

The changes will come as part of a restructuring effort after the agency decided that in the age of digital media, it's traditional, human-centered approach to intelligence gathering is behind the times, US officials told the Washington Post.

"[CIA Director John] Brennan is trying to update the agency to make sure it is prepared to tackle the challenges in front of it," said a U.S. official familiar with the plan told the Post, adding that "I just don't think you can separate the digital world people operate in" from the CIA's traditional methods.

CIA Planning Major Expansion of Cyber-Espionage Capabilities