Five Eyes Warns China Is Using Fake Recruiters to Target Sensitive Information
The bulletin said recruiters typically start with casual discussions before seeking information about government contacts or military activities.
TL;DR
- China's military intelligence services are using fake recruiters and consulting firms.
- The fake recruiters operate on popular job websites.
- The targets are individuals with access to sensitive information, including military personnel and academics.
- The Five Eyes intelligence alliance issued a joint security bulletin about this tactic.
- The bulletin was released by intelligence agencies from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
- Recruitment starts with casual discussions and progresses to seeking information on government contacts or military activities.