Fired US govt workers, Uncle Xi wants you! – to apply for this fake consulting gig

Chinese government snoops - hiding behind the guise of fake consulting companies - are actively trying to recruit the thousands upon thousands of US federal employees who have been fired since President Trump took office.

Cyber and information warfare experts at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) uncovered five companies they say are part of a larger Chinese intelligence operation that posted ads on LinkedIn, Craigslist, and other smaller job boards and websites targeting former government employees on the hunt for new gigs.

One Craigslist ad pitched: "Job Opportunities for Recently Laid-Off US Government Employees."

It says: "We understand that career transitions can be challenging, and we are here to help make the process as smooth as possible. If you have recently been impacted by a government downsizing, we encourage you to reach out and see how your experience can contribute to our dynamic organization."

Washington DC-based FDD, which on Friday ...