CIA 'Launches Facebook For Spies'

In August of 2007, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) announced it would be creating a social network-like communication tool for all CIA staff. The project would be based on successful networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook.

Fast Facts

1. Known as "A-Space"
2. Launch: December, 2007
3. Participation is voluntary in case undercover workers fear it might compromise their identity¹
4. Web-based email and messaging system will provide secure communications among CIA staff
5. Will allow CIA to pool intelligence information in a centralized place (similar to Intellipedia)
6. Foreign intelligence agencies were unwilling to collaborate on an "intelligence library"¹
7. CIA used Facebook to advertise job openings in 2007¹
8. MySpace surpassed 100 million accounts in 2006²

CIA Facts

1. Founded: July 26, 1947
2. Director: Michael V. Hayden
3. Headquarters: Langley, Virginia

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