Russia China Employ Seductive Espionage Targeting Silicon Valley Tech Leaders

Former Russian intelligence operative Aliia Roza has revealed how Russia and China employ seductive tactics, often called "sexpionage," to manipulate and extract secrets from Silicon Valley tech workers and executives. These operatives build trust through repeated appearances and "love bombing," exploiting emotional vulnerabilities to coerce targets into sharing sensitive information. Reports indicate that these foreign agents sometimes marry and have children with their targets, conducting lifelong espionage operations. The tactics include using social media, startup competitions, and venture capital as fronts for infiltration, with China specifically targeting U.S. startups, academic institutions, and defense-funded projects. U.S. officials warn that these espionage campaigns give Russia and China an asymmetric advantage, as the U.S. does not employ similar manipulative strategies and focuses on protecting human rights. Experts describe this covert "sex warfare" as pervasive and deeply concerning within the context of global technological competition.