Five Eyes: China expanding state secret recruitment campaign
Five Eyes: Watch out for odd LinkedIn connection requests, China's back on the hunt for state secrets
Cash-for-intel tradecraft continues to concern intelligence officials years after it was first spotted
MI5 and its international allies are once again warning that China is shopping for state secret leakers on popular recruitment platforms, including LinkedIn, Indeed, and Upwork.
In a fresh advisory published on Wednesday evening, the UK’s domestic counter-intelligence agency said China is using an increasing number of platforms to recruit those who have access to classified or privileged information.
Chinese military intelligence officers specifically target security clearance holders, including marks working in defense, security, and foreign affairs, military personnel, and those with indirect access to government information, such as academics, journalists, think tank employees, and others.
Anyone who fits the bill is being urged to remain vigilant to potential attempts from Chinese operatives to cultivate long-term relationships.
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