Serious movies with a female spy or secret agent as the main character, preferably about her working solo to solve a case/perform a mission --that somehow involves her own past? [more inside]
posted by np312 on Oct 22, 2009 - 25 answers

I've always been interested in spies, secret passages, and gadgets. How can I transform my home to incorporate these things? [more inside]
posted by kurmbox on Jul 12, 2009 - 10 answers

Help me find this essay about a spy... [more inside]
posted by overglow on Jul 10, 2009 - 3 answers

Imagine you are a suspicious foreigner in another country... [more inside]
posted by thesailor on Jul 5, 2009 - 26 answers

Why/How did I get mystery software from China? Also applicable: Who/What/When/Where. [more inside]
posted by wrok on Jun 17, 2009 - 11 answers

How can I Spy the messages being exchanged by 2 programs on 2 known port nos. in my computer ? [more inside]
posted by inquisitive on May 2, 2009 - 19 answers

I have several questions about the 2006 movie The Good Shepherd with Matt Damon, and I haven't been able to find answers from my usual sources. I'm hoping Robert DeNiro is a secret MeFi fan and will step in, providing closure. [spoilers ahoy!] [more inside]
posted by mecran01 on Mar 16, 2009 - 7 answers

I want to read more about financial crimes, real and fictitious. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Nov 25, 2008 - 12 answers

Should I worry about a WiFi access point owner spying on me? [more inside]
posted by wastelands on Jun 19, 2008 - 18 answers

Resources for thrill seekers and general superhero/spy training in Texas? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 26, 2008 - 11 answers

Where can I find a tiny wireless camera, and how much will it cost me? [more inside]
posted by DMan on Apr 13, 2008 - 6 answers

I saw the question in the blue a few days ago about Pearl Cornioley. Wikipedia mentions a book she wrote. Can you help me find it? [more inside]
posted by stewiethegreat on Apr 3, 2008 - 4 answers

Help me come up with some spy trivia for a Customer Service appreciation quiz. [more inside]
posted by quin on Sep 25, 2007 - 8 answers

I need a good email monitoring program for my workplace. [more inside]
posted by tdreyer1 on Jun 5, 2007 - 14 answers

In the movie Breach, notorious spy Robert Hanssen obsesses briefly over a specific brand/model of pen. Anyone know the brand/model Hanssen preferred so much? [more inside]
posted by basicchannel on Feb 27, 2007 - 6 answers

What should I put in my spy kit? [more inside]
posted by Astro Zombie on Feb 17, 2007 - 49 answers

I like Len Deighton. I like John Le Carré. Who else is there, and what is their best? [more inside]
posted by jon_kill on Nov 25, 2006 - 17 answers

I want to monitor activity on my computer, but I'm totally at a loss. Can you recommend any software? [more inside]
posted by damnjezebel on Oct 21, 2006 - 10 answers

Can anyone identify the music in this MP3 file?
posted by queue_strategy on May 30, 2006 - 14 answers

Clearing up the sound on a low quality avi recorded with a Casio EX-Z57? [more inside]
posted by nthdegx on Apr 28, 2006 - 7 answers

Hosting an adult birthday party centered around the ABC show "Alias" as its theme. I'm looking for a good game or activity that could fit an espionage type theme. [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon on Apr 13, 2006 - 14 answers

Spyfilter: Suppose I wanted to rig up a room with a few microphones in order to covertly record conversations, etc, and I want to spend less then $100. I understand the general concepts, but what stuff would I need to buy? I realize there are legal issues, but let's assume that won't be a problem in this situation, since the person will have signed a (lawyer-aproved) release at some point. [more inside]
posted by Paris Hilton on Feb 1, 2006 - 19 answers

What are the 40 full "Moscow Rules"? An abridged version of the Moscow Rules has been posted several times. There were apparently 40 original Moscow Rules, a set of guidelines created by the CIA to benefit them in their operations in Russia. Where can I find the full 40 rules?
posted by arimathea on Jan 5, 2006 - 10 answers

For reasons that don't particularly make sense I believe that someone is spying on me with a camera hidden somewhere in my room. Ignoring for a moment the fact that I'm clearly nuts, what exactly would the law be on this (I live in the US)? [more inside]
posted by Astragalus on Dec 14, 2005 - 49 answers

TVFilter: I'm trying to identify two TV shows. Both are from the early 90s (IIRC). The first features a teen who secretly works for a spy agency. The second is a gritty film-noir-style detective show that takes place in the 40s-50s. [more inside]
posted by Civil_Disobedient on Jun 22, 2005 - 4 answers

[RemoteAccessFilter] Am I being watched at work? [more inside]
posted by LongDrive on Mar 2, 2005 - 18 answers