BLUF
Adversaries are targeting U.S. soldiers for espionage recruitment via LinkedIn, Reddit, and job sites; exploiting digital connectivity and secondary employment. The US Army is warning service members to strengthen online awareness in daily digital activity.Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the growing use of social media and employment platforms by foreign intelligence actors to exploit Defence personnel’s digital presence.
- Evaluate how secondary employment and professional networking online can create insider threat vulnerabilities within ADF ranks.
- Apply counterintelligence best practices to personal and unit-level online conduct, reinforcing digital discipline and awareness across the force.
