Five Eyes warn of Chinese intelligence recruitment via LinkedIn and job sites

Five Eyes security partners issued a rare joint bulletin warning that Chinese intelligence is using professional networks and job platforms such as LinkedIn and Indeed to recruit government and military personnel, academics, journalists and others. The operation reportedly follows a five‑step plan and can pay hundreds to thousands of dollars per report; targets include those with security clearances, especially in the Indo-Pacific, and even non‑classified data can aid Beijing. Prosecutions under espionage laws are possible for those who pass along information.