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What spying threats did MI5 warn about?

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MI5 warns lawmakers about espionage threats from China, Russia, and Iran, including blackmail, phishing, cultivating relationships, online exploitation, and influence via financial donations.

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UK's MI5 warns lawmakers of spying threat from China, Russia and Iran

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  • MI5 warns UK lawmakers of espionage threats from China, Russia, and Iran.
  • Spies may use blackmail, phishing, and relationship-building to gather information. 15s
  • Financial donations are identified as a method to gain access and influence. 31s
  • The warning follows the collapse of a spying case against two British men accused of working for Beijing. 36s
  • Charges were dropped after the government declined to designate China as a national security threat. 51s
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UK's MI5 warns lawmakers of spying threat from China, Russia and Iran

MI5 warns that spies from China, Russia, and Iran target lawmakers to undermine British democracy.

UK's MI5 warns lawmakers of spying threat from China, Russia and Iran
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UK's MI5 warns lawmakers of spying threat from China, Russia and Iran

Spies may gather information from MPs and staff through blackmail, phishing attacks, and building long-term relationships.

UK's MI5 warns lawmakers of spying threat from China, Russia and Iran
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UK's MI5 warns lawmakers of spying threat from China, Russia and Iran

MI5 warns about risks of online exploitation while traveling abroad and the use of financial donations to gain influence.

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