The female spies form romantic relationships and even marry their targets to gain access to confidential information, the Times (UK) report said. Chinese and Russian operatives are using "sex warfare" - a covert campaign using seduction and psychological manipulation - to infiltrate America's technology industry and extract sensitive trade secrets, according to a report by The Times (UK). The revelations reignited global concerns over espionage, national security, and the vulnerability of Silicon Valley, the heart of global innovation. The female spies form romantic relationships and even marry their targets to gain access to confidential information, the report said. The report mentioned another incident involving a “beautiful” Russian woman who married an American aerospace engineer while working on defense-related projects.

Source: The Times October 24, 2025 06:10 UTC