US and British spies have reportedly infiltrated online games such as World of Warcraft in an effort to identify terrorist threats, SIA reports citing BBC News.
The undercover agents reportedly operated in virtual universes to observe messaging and payment systems.
The NSA allegedly warned that such online games could allow intelligence targets to hide in plain sight.
Virtual universe games draw millions of players from around the globe.
News of the operation was broken by the New York Times, the Guardian and ProPublica on Monday using leaked confidential government information obtained by whistleblower Edward Snowden.
The media reports allege US and UK spies spent years investigating online games including Second Life for potential terrorist activity.
One leaked document published by the New York Times claims such video games could be used for recruitment or to conduct virtual weapons training.
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