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geopolitics8 days ago•17 min saved

UK Intelligence Warns Chinese Institute Is Front for Espionage in AI Research

UK intelligence agency MI5 issued a rare public alert warning that the China General Technology Research Institute (CGTRI) is a front for the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS). The alert claims over 100 UK academics have unknowingly contributed to espionage-related research in AI and cybersecurity. Security Minister Dan Jarvis urged universities to sever ties, warning that continued collaboration could lead to criminal prosecution under the 2023 National Security Act. China’s embassy dismissed the claims as fabricated.

via foxnews.com|

#ai-security #china #espionage

security9 days ago•3 min saved

MI5 warns UK universities to cut ties with Chinese front company funding espionage

MI5 has issued a rare public alert warning that the China General Technology Research Institute (CGTRI) is a front for Chinese state security services. The agency claims over 100 UK academics have unwittingly assisted Beijing's espionage efforts by participating in funded research projects. Security Minister Dan Jarvis has demanded that universities immediately sever ties with the organization to avoid potential criminal charges under the National Security Act 2023.

via BBC|

#cgtri #china #espionage

uk-news22 days ago•5 min saved

MI5 concedes it supplied false evidence in neo-Nazi spy case

MI5 has admitted it provided court evidence based on lies in a case involving a violent neo-Nazi informant who abused his partner; a damning Goldring report found serious and systemic failures and dishonesty by officers. The BBC’s investigation prompted inquiries, and the case is being reviewed for potential contempt of court, though authorities argue public interest favors not pursuing it. MI5 apologized, pled reforms under director-general Sir Ken McCallum, and saw one officer resign while another was suspended.

via BBC|

#abuse #courts #lies

television23 days ago•5 min saved

Diana Taverner Seizes Control in Slow Horses Season 6

Season 6 of Slow Horses finally elevates Diana Taverner to MI5’s top post, with Kristin Scott Thomas delivering a warmer, more likable yet still morally gray portrayal as she wields power and triggers a season of mayhem. The storyline centers on her rise and the fallout it causes for Slough House’s misfit spies, including tense moments like a coerced on‑air appearance, while the director notes that “all of the death, all of the destruction” stem from her decisions. The arc emphasizes leadership under gender and power dynamics, and the season draws on Mick Herron’s Slough House/Joe Country material while shaping Taverner in a way that makes her both formidable and oddly sympathetic.

via The New York Times|

#diana-taverner #kristin-scott-thomas #mi5

world28 days ago•24 min saved

MI5 Chief Warns Next 9/11-Scale Attack May Be Forming Out of Sight

Britain’s MI5 Director General Ken McCallum warned that the next large, 9/11-scale terror attack may already be taking shape somewhere we aren’t looking, calling for a broader, united effort from government, industry, and the public as security threats evolve beyond past methods.

via New York Post|

#9-11 #ken-mccallum #mi5

entertainment1 month ago•13 min saved

Royal Secret Revealed: A Mother's Hidden MI5 Past Sparks a Novel

Jamie Lowther-Pinkerton reveals his mother Sue Lowther-Pinkerton's long-hidden MI5 career, spanning WWII and the Cold War, a secret she kept for decades; the disclosure, prompted by a Cambridge spy ring documentary, inspired his wartime romance novel Beyond the Edge of Light. Sue, who died in 2023 at 99, had earlier Army intelligence work in Singapore, later MI5, and balanced secret work with family and charity, while Jamie served as private secretary and mentor to William and Harry, shaping his writing with royal life.

via Fox News|

#beyond-the-edge-of-light #entertainment #jamie-lowther-pinkerton

world2 months ago

Iran-linked espionage case targets Vahid Aberi, MI5 faces scrutiny

Vahid Aberi has been charged with spying offences linked to Iran; a report claims MI5 court evidence was based on lies and senior MI5 figures were criticised by deputy investigatory powers commissioner Sir John Goldring.

via BBC|

#espionage #iran #mi5

world4 months ago•3 min saved

China-linked recruitment scams target UK officials, MI5 warns

MI5, in a Five Eyes alert, says Chinese intelligence is posing as recruitment agents on legitimate job sites like LinkedIn, Indeed and Upwork to lure UK government and military staff into disclosing non-public information. The fake roles involve CV screening, virtual interviews, and asking candidates to write trial reports on topics such as China’s international relations or defence, with payments up to $1,000 per report. Targeted workers include security-clearance holders, academics and think-tank staff, highlighting the need to follow protective security guidance.

via BBC|

#china #espionage #five-eyes

world5 months ago•75 min saved

UK probes Iran-backed arson attacks on Jewish sites as MI5 reports 20+ plots disrupted

Britain’s MI5 says Iran-backed plots targeting opposition media and Jewish sites were disrupted (more than 20 in the year to October), and police are investigating Iranian links to arson attacks, with authorities warning offenders will be brought to justice.

via AP News|

#anti-semitism #iran #mi5

politics8 months ago•16 min saved

Secrets at Stake: How State Secrecy Shapes Northern Ireland’s Troubles

An InDepth examination of Paul Thompson’s 1994 murder in Belfast frames a decades‑long fight over NCND secrecy, pitting bereaved families and police against the government and MI5 over what can be disclosed about state involvement. The Supreme Court upheld keeping material secret for national security, fueling calls for reform as other cases—such as Stakeknife and investigations linked to the Manchester Arena—highlight ongoing accountability gaps for security agencies.

via BBC|

#mi5 #national-security #ncnd

world8 months ago•4 min saved

Britain weighs security as plans advance for a mega Chinese embassy in London

Britain is poised to approve a mega Chinese embassy at Royal Mint Court in London, a 20,000-square-meter complex near critical data cables and close to the financial district, despite years of protests over security risks; if approved, it would be Europe’s largest embassy, triggering opposition from lawmakers and dissidents, amid MI5 warnings of espionage activity and a Jan. 20 decision deadline as Prime Minister Starmer steers diplomacy with Beijing.

via AP News|

#china #embassy #mi5

world9 months ago•6 min saved

Manchester Arena families demand MI5 inclusion in new cover-up law

Families affected by the Manchester Arena bombing are demanding that MI5 be fully included in the new 'Hillsborough Law' to ensure transparency and accountability from intelligence agencies, following criticisms of MI5's false narratives and lack of candour during investigations. The law aims to enforce a duty of candour on public officials, including intelligence services, to prevent cover-ups and promote truthfulness in public inquiries.

via BBC|

#hillsborough-law #intelligence-accountability #manchester-arena-bombing

world11 months ago•1 min saved

FBI Director Breaks Pledge to MI5 Head

The FBI director Kash Patel allegedly promised to support MI5's request to retain an F.B.I. agent in London for surveillance purposes but later did not follow through, raising concerns among international intelligence allies about his reliability and approach.

via The New York Times|

#fbi #intelligence #kash-patel

television11 months ago•6 min saved

Slow Horses Series Wraps Up with Season 5 Finale and Creator’s Farewell

The article humorously critiques Claude Whelan, the ineffective MI5 director in 'Slow Horses,' highlighting his incompetence, extortion issues, and eventual downfall, while suggesting he might find a new career in private security.

via Vulture|

#character-arc #claude-whelan #espionage

security11 months ago•3 min saved

MI5 Chief Warns of Rising Threats from State Actors and Terrorists in the UK

MI5 chief Ken McCallum reports a 35% increase in investigations related to foreign state threats in the UK, highlighting rising dangers from Russia, China, and Iran, alongside ongoing terrorism concerns and the potential risks posed by artificial intelligence in security threats.

via CNN|

#ai-security #mi5 #security