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German intelligence flags rising spy threat from China and Russia

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Germany's domestic intelligence agency has issued a warning about an escalating threat from hybrid attacks and espionage activities originating from China and Russia. The report highlights that Germany is a primary target for Russian espionage, with surveillance efforts increasingly focused on military infrastructure. These threats encompass cyberattacks, drone attacks, political influence campaigns, and sabotage targeting critical infrastructure, exacerbated by Germany's strategic position in Europe and its military advancements. AI

RANK_REASON Intelligence agency report warning about threats, not a direct policy action or release.

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German intelligence flags rising spy threat from China and Russia

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · dpa ·

    German intelligence report warns of rising Chinese, Russian spy threat

    Germany’s military counter-intelligence agency, known as MAD, has warned of a growing threat from hybrid attacks and the use of recruited contract agents, or low-level agents, saying Germany is a “prioritised target of Russian espionage activities”. According to the agency’s annu…

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