US EditionGerman authorities warn people against becoming ‘disposable agents’ for Russia
German authorities warn that untrained individuals recruited via social media by Russian intelligence carry out espionage and sabotage for small payments, facing up to 10 years in prison.
- German authorities warn against becoming 'disposable agents' for Russia, citing concerns over recruitment for spying through social media.
- Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office reported an increase in Russian intelligence activity targeting individuals in Germany and Europe.
- These 'disposable agents' often lack knowledge about their direct orders or objectives.
- The police office launched a campaign urging individuals to report suspicious offers for activities related to espionage or sabotage.
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German Security Agencies Warn of Russian Disinformation and Recruitment Campaigns on Social Media
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), the Federal Intelligence Service (BND), and the Military Counterintelligence Service (MAD) issued a joint statement saying that Russia has intensified efforts to target German citizens online, according to The Associated Press on September 2. “Russian services are increasingly trying to establish contact with people in Germany via social networks, messenger services, and job portal…
It starts with a message in a messenger service: Security authorities are increasingly watching attempts to recruit people online for espionage. Russian intelligence agencies are often supposed to be behind it.
German security services have warned German citizens not to become "disposable agents" because, they say, Russian intelligence services, directly or through intermediaries, are using social media to recruit people for espionage or sabotage.
Beware the Trap: German Security Alerts on Russian Espionage Recruitment via Social Media
German authorities are raising alarms about Russian attempts to recruit untrained individuals via social media to act as 'disposable agents' for espionage and sabotage. As Russia's activities increase, people are warned against becoming involved and are encouraged to report any suspicious contact to domestic intelligence agencies.
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German authorities warn people against becoming 'disposable agents' for Russia
German security authorities are warning people against becoming “disposable agents” as concerns mount about Russia using social media to recruit for spying and sabotage.
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