U.S. accuses China of `super aggressive` spy campaign on LinkedIn

Discussion in 'other software & services' started by hawki, Aug 31, 2018.

  1. hawki

    hawki Registered Member

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    "WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States’ top spy catcher said Chinese espionage agencies are using fake LinkedIn accounts to try to recruit Americans with access to government and commercial secrets, and the company should shut them down.

    William Evanina, the U.S. counter-intelligence chief, told Reuters in an interview that intelligence and law enforcement officials have told LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft Corp., about China’s “super aggressive” efforts on the site.

    He said the Chinese campaign includes contacting thousands of LinkedIn members at a time,..

    It is highly unusual for a senior U.S. intelligence official to single out an American-owned company by name and publicly recommend it take action..."

    https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...g-linkedin-to-recruit-americans-idUSKCN1LG15Y
     
  2. CloneRanger

    CloneRanger Registered Member

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    No surprise really !

    Most countries use whatever options they have to spy, not just on the so called "enemies" but even "friends" LOL
     
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