Five Eyes warns China using LinkedIn and job platforms to recruit government insiders
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Summary
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance (ASIO, CSIS, FBI, MI5, NZSIS) issued a rare joint bulletin warning that China's military intelligence services are using professional networking and online recruitment platforms like LinkedIn to recruit government insiders. The bulletin highlights a growing espionage threat targeting government employees through job platforms. Additionally, the White House issued an executive order establishing an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse. This edition of ASPI's Cyber & Tech Digest covers developments from late May to early June 2026.
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Plus, the White House issued an executive order for AI cybersecurity clearinghouse.
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