Overview

• The CIA is targeting potential informants in China, Iran, and North Korea with online instructions in Mandarin, Farsi, and Korean.
• Instructions are shared on platforms like Telegram, YouTube, and the dark web, focusing on secure communication methods using VPNs and Tor.
• This initiative follows a similar successful campaign in Russia, with the CIA adapting to increased global surveillance and state repression.
• The agency emphasizes the safety of informants by advising on internet privacy measures and the use of untraceable devices.
• Chinese officials have criticized the campaign as a disinformation effort, while the CIA aims to exploit discontent within authoritarian regimes.