Five Eyes Warns of China-Linked Spies Using Job Scams for Intel
TL;DR. Five Eyes intelligence agencies issued a warning that China-linked espionage groups use online job platforms to recruit individuals for intelligence gathering. - Recruits are offered gig work by fake companies, then pressured to provide increasingly sensitive information. - Targets include national security personnel, academics, journalists, and think tank employees. - The payouts for this type of espionage are typically low, ranging from hundreds to a few thousand dollars per report.
- Five Eyes alliance warns against China-linked spies using job platforms.
- Scammers recruit targets on LinkedIn, Indeed, and Upwork.
- Individuals are initially offered innocuous gig work, then coerced into espionage.
- Targets include those with intelligence clearance, academics, and defense-related professionals.
- Payouts for intelligence range from hundreds to several thousand dollars.