The FBI has issued a warning that Chinese intelligence is using job sites like LinkedIn and Indeed to recruit individuals for espionage, targeting Western officials and military personnel. This recruitment often involves fake companies and can lead to significant breaches of security.

• 01Chinese intelligence poses as HR recruiters to deceive Western officials into providing sensitive information.
• 02The FBI's advisory, titled 'Safeguarding our secrets,' highlights an aggressive online recruitment strategy targeting various professionals.
• 03Candidates may be paid hundreds to thousands of dollars for reports, which can lead to requests for privileged information.
• 04Past incidents include a former CIA officer being recruited through LinkedIn and subsequently convicted of espionage.
• 05The advisory warns that even submitting a resume can expose personal information to foreign intelligence.

The advisory highlights the risk of espionage for individuals in sensitive positions, potentially leading to job losses and security clearance revocations.