Insider that embeds under cover for the purpose of secretly informing on you.

In intelligence and espionage contexts, a mole is a deep-cover spy—someone who infiltrates an organization and remains embedded for an extended period to gather intelligence or influence operations from within. Unlike an informant who’s recruited after joining a group, a mole is placed deliberately before infiltration begins, often with an assumed identity or fabricated background.

Moles are valued for their long-term access and ability to shape events subtly, but they’re also among the most dangerous insiders if discovered. The term has since expanded to mean any covert insider leaking information, whether in government, corporations, or social groups, while still carrying the implication of secrecy, deception, and sustained embeddedness.

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October 30, 2025