Five Eyes Alliance Warns of Chinese Military Intelligence Using Job Platforms to Obtain Sensitive Information
Australian and Five Eyes intelligence partners have warned that individuals linked to Chinese military intelligence are using professional networking and online job platforms to target government and military personnel with access to classified information. The alliance issued a joint statement detailing these activities. According to NBC News, some of these individuals pose as workers acting on a
Australian and Five Eyes intelligence partners have warned that individuals linked to Chinese military intelligence are using professional networking and online job platforms to target government and military personnel with access to classified information. The Five Eyes alliance issued a joint statement confirming these concerns. According to NBC News, some of these individuals pose as workers acting on behalf of private businesses or think tanks to post ads to attract applicants for jobs that are not legitimate. The goal is to obtain sensitive information from candidates through these interactions.
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