Lovers and spies: How foreign agents have long used ‘honey traps’ to steal secrets
China says online romance can be used to recruit spies, with one analyst estimating honey traps succeed about 10% of the time.
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Tribune.grIf you think of a “honey trap,” you might imagine something out of a James Bond movie: a beautiful and mysterious woman who uses her charm to approach an unsuspecting victim, faking affection while extracting valuable information.
Lovers and spies: How foreign agents have long used ‘honey traps’ to steal secrets
By Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — Think “honey trap” and you might imagine something out of a James Bond movie: a beautiful, mysterious woman who uses her allure to get close to an unsuspecting target, feigning affection while extracting valuable information.But this ploy isn’t just a spy thriller trope; it has a long history and
The only infallible way to avoid being the target of such operations would be to become a hermit. Therefore, the best thing companies and individuals can do is to remain vigilant, experts say.
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