US seizes alleged China-linked sites targeting security clearance holders
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ByDavid DiMolfetta,
Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
June 10, 2026 03:15 PM ET
Prosecutors said the domains posed as legitimate consulting companies to recruit current and former U.S. officials into sharing sensitive government information for payment.
The FBI and Justice Department seized 13 websites allegedly used by Chinese intelligence operatives to target current and former U.S. officials and military personnel with access to classified government information.
In a press release, the DOJ said the domains were designed to look like legitimate consulting firms and were used to advertise vague, well-paid consulting roles aimed at security clearance holders. The campaign, which allegedly began in November 2023, sought to entice Americans into producing research reports or sharing insider information on topics of interest to the Chinese government, according to court documents.
The seized domains included sites associated with firm names like Centrik Global Consulting, Rightinfo...
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