Feds Shut Down 13 Fake Firms Targeting U.S. Security Clearance Holders
TL;DR
The DOJ and FBI seized 13 fake consulting websites tied to Chinese intelligence efforts targeting current and former U.S. security-clearance holders, using AI-generated photos, fake job postings, and encrypted payment methods to elicit sensitive information; the operation disrupted the scheme and authorities warned the public to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity.
- Justice Department, FBI Disable 13 Websites Backed by Suspected Chinese Agents That Sought Sensitive U.S. Information from Security Clearance Holders Department of Justice (.gov)
- FBI seizes over a dozen websites it says were used by Chinese agents to recruit US officials CNN
- US seizes 13 website domains tied to alleged Chinese intelligence collection Reuters
- FBI seizes 13 websites that officials say were used by China to target and recruit US workers AP News
- China Uses LinkedIn to Lure Spy Recruits in West, U.S. and Allies Warn WSJ
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