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China Using LinkedIn to Recruit Government Insiders

·Source: Bank Info Security

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Executive Summary

Five Eyes Agencies Document 5-Step Chinese Job Platform Spy Scheme The Five Eyes intelligence agencies issued a rare joint bulletin warning that Chinese military intelligence is using LinkedIn, Indeed, and Upwork to recrui

Analysis

Five Eyes Agencies Document 5-Step Chinese Job Platform Spy Scheme The Five Eyes intelligence agencies issued a rare joint bulletin warning that Chinese military intelligence is using LinkedIn, Indeed, and Upwork to recruit government and military insiders. The operation targets clearance holders, military personnel, academics and journalists.

Indicators of Compromise (2)

URL (1)
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Domain (1)
ismg-cdn.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com
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Source Attribution

Originally published by Bank Info Security on Jun 3, 2026.

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