Overview
- The platform invites people with sensitive information on global instability, terrorism or hostile state activity to contact the service securely, with a particular focus on Russia.
- Access instructions were posted in multiple languages, advising use of Tor, a trustworthy VPN, a clean device and a dedicated email unlinked to personal identity.
- The Foreign Office described the move as the first time the agency has harnessed dark‑web anonymity to reach potential agents.
- Richard Moore will step down later this month and hand over to Blaise Metreweli, a technology‑focused leader who will become the service’s first female chief.
- The approach follows a CIA precedent from 2023 that used online channels to attract potential Russian sources.