Icaew Chinese Spies Target UK Lawmakers via Fake Recruitment on Social Media
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Chinese intelligence operatives are using fake recruitment agents and social media platforms like LinkedIn to target UK lawmakers for information gathering. MI5 issued an espionage alert detailing these efforts, warning that Chinese nationals are reaching out to cultivate long-term relationships with individuals who have access to sensitive information.
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