Chinese Spies Target UK Lawmakers via Fake Recruitment on Social Media
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Chinese intelligence operatives are using fake recruitment agents and platforms like LinkedIn to target UK lawmakers for sensitive information. MI5 issued an espionage alert highlighting these tactics and the ongoing efforts to cultivate relationships with individuals who have access to critical data.
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