SCOUT· 61%1h 04m·2026-09-04·HistoryFake Jobs, Real Spies: China’s Online Recruitment Machine | EYES ON GEOPOLITICS
Max Lesser breaks down how Chinese intelligence services are using fake consulting firms, job listings, LinkedIn, and other online platforms to target former government employees and collect sensitive information at scale. We also discuss AI-enabled espionage, covert influence operations, TikTok and data privacy, and…
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“Hope you all enjoy this little gem of an episode we did! Special focus on Chinese espionage in cyber space.”
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