Security2 hOctober 1, 2026, 14:37

MI5: Over 100 Academics Aided China's Espionage Efforts

UK domestic security agency MI5 warned that more than 100 UK-linked academics contributed to projects funded by China's Ministry of State Security via the CGTRI institute. Topics included AI, cybersecurity, covert communications and steganography.

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MI5: Over 100 Academics Aided China's Espionage Efforts

MI5 issued the espionage alert on September 30, 2026
CGTRI is linked to China's Ministry of State Security (MSS)
Over 100 academics contributed to CGTRI-funded projects
Topics: AI, cybersecurity, covert communications, steganography

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