Dead Drops and Brush Passes: The Tradecraft That Still Beats Digital Surveillance

Even in an era of pervasive digital surveillance, classic espionage tradecraft like dead drops and brush passes hasn't disappeared — it's adapted. This episode breaks down the operational logic behind these techniques and why intelligence services still rely on them when electronic communication carries too much risk. It's a look at how anonymity, misdirection, and low-tech human skill can outmaneuver even the most sophisticated monitoring systems.