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MI5 warns UK MPs about espionage risks from China, Russia, and Iran amid concerns of foreign interference and a recent collapsed spy trial.
- Britain's MI5 has issued a public warning that members of parliament are being targeted by spies from China, Russia, and Iran.
- MI5 urged politicians to be cautious about spies who may use blackmail, phishing, or donations to influence them.
- Politicians were advised to 'keep track of odd social interactions' and trust their instincts.
- Security Minister Dan Jarvis stated the guidance would help politicians 'better understand the threat' from these countries.
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MI5 Warns UK Politicians of Targeting by Spies From China, Russia, Iran
UK domestic spy agency MI5 warned on Oct. 13 that the country’s politicians are being targeted by agents of China, Russia and Iran who are seeking to undermine democracy. MI5’s National Protective Security Authority issued new guidance to lawmakers on Oct. 13 “to protect democratic institutions from espionage and foreign interference,” the agency said in a statement issued with the guidance. MI5 Director General Ken McCallum, who has led the age…
The British intelligence service, the legendary MI5, shares the obsession of its sister intelligence agency abroad, MI6, with regard to the constant threat of intrusion and espionage by foreign agents to the orders of governments of countries such as Russia, China or Iran. Its director general, Ken McCallum, has surprised and alerted Members and Lords of the UK Parliament this week, along with senior officials and democratic institutions, with a…
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