Several NZers almost gave sensitive information to China, SIS boss says
New Zealand's intelligence agency warns that Chinese military actors are using professional networking sites like LinkedIn to recruit citizens for espionage. The agency reports that while some individuals have been targeted, they have successfully intervened before sensitive information was compromised.
Why it matters
It underscores the growing threat of digital espionage and the use of social media platforms as tools for foreign intelligence gathering.
Several New Zealanders have come close to unwittingly giving sensitive information to China's military, the Security Intelligence Service boss says.
The article reports on official government warnings and intelligence findings without injecting personal opinion.
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