The CIA used a fake Star Wars website to communicate with spies in enemy countries.
The platform, active between 2010 and 2013, was part of a covert network that ended up being exposed. The mistake was costly: dozens of collaborators were discovered and executed.
What was this supposed Star Wars fan site really?
Behind a top-tier aesthetic, there was a secret communication network used by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States. Although it seemed like a regular space for fans of the saga, it actually served to connect spies and collaborators in countries such as China and Iran.
The strategy ended badly. Once exposed, it led to the arrest and execution of dozens of informants.
How was this espionage network discovered?
The investigation was conducted by independent expert Ciro Santilli, who collected and analyzed data previously revealed by Reuters. In his work, he managed to identify up to 900 sites related to the CIA, many with fake themes such as comedy, music, or extreme sports.
