China Alleges Foreign Intelligence Agencies Use 'Spy Turtles' to Steal Maritime Data
China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) has issued a warning regarding alleged espionage activities by foreign intelligence agencies. The MSS claims these agencies are deploying buoys, 'sensor-fitted marine animals' including fish and turtles, wave gliders, and shipborne electronic devices. The reported objective of these operations is to steal sensitive maritime data.
China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) has cautioned against what it describes as sophisticated espionage tactics by foreign intelligence agencies.
The MSS indicated that these unnamed foreign spies are reportedly using a variety of methods to acquire sensitive maritime data. These methods allegedly include affixing sensor equipment to marine animals such as fish and turtles.
Further allegations from the ministry suggest the use of buoys, wave gliders, and shipborne electronic devices for intelligence gathering. The MSS statement highlighted the deployment of 'sensor-fitted marine animals' as part of these alleged operations.
According to Globe and Mail, the Ministry of State Security stated that these activities are intended to steal sensitive maritime data.
