A fake website and a deluge of CVs: the Australian firm embroiled in an FBI probe into alleged Chinese espionage

TL;DR

Horizzen, an Australian consultancy, was impersonated by a fake online firm that solicited job applications.
The fake firm was seized by the US Department of Justice as part of an investigation into alleged Chinese espionage.
Intelligence agencies from Five Eyes countries issued a warning about Chinese spies posing as recruiters.
The FBI seized 13 websites, including the one impersonating Horizzen, used to recruit individuals for sensitive information.
The operation allegedly used aliases, stolen identities, and AI-generated photos to deceive applicants.
China has rejected the US accusations, calling them baseless.
Horizzen expressed shock and concern about reputational damage and the potential for identity theft.
Intelligence agencies warn that AI development makes it easier for malicious actors to create convincing deceptions.

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