Security agencies from the Five Eyes alliance, which includes the United States and Britain, have issued an unprecedented joint notice warning that Chinese spies are aggressively using online job platforms to recruit individuals with access to sensitive information.
An alliance bulletin states that China's military intelligence services are utilizing networking sites and recruitment platforms, such as LinkedIn, to target assets. These efforts involve the use of fake profiles and job offers to attract those with access to classified or sensitive information.
The targeting efforts are aimed at personnel linked to the intelligence-sharing alliance, including Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Specifically, military officers and spies are among those being pursued.
Other high-risk groups include security clearance holders, journalists, and think tank employees. The alliance warns that these individuals are being targeted due to their access to sensitive data.