China is 'using LinkedIn to recruit Brits and get top-secret information'
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dailystar.co.ukmilitary and security officials.Intelligence agents try to pose as legitimate employers by building fake profiles on the networking site to lure them in, the Times reports.They are said to then offer money, business opportunities and conference fees to former government and private sector workers who have access to classified information.Trips to China with hotels and expenses paid are also reportedly offered.Those who held high security clearance in their previous roles are reportedly most at risk by advertising their career history.Using LinkedIn, the world’s biggest professional networking site, means Chinese agents can carry out the operation at home, it is claimed.This means there is no threat of any sanctions.British spooks at MI5.
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