SIS warns of heightened foreign interference threats to NZ ahead of election
New Zealand's spy agency is warning that foreign states are intensifying efforts to target politicians and steal sensitive information.
The Security Intelligence Service has raised alarm about intensified threats to New Zealand's security from geopolitical upheaval. Foreign states are increasingly seeking non-public information from New Zealand, including policy insights, intellectual property and data sets. Election candidates face heightened risk of interference as foreign actors attempt to build long-term influence.
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Spy boss warns foreign states are targeting Kiwi politicians ahead of election
SIS chief says election candidates face heightened risk of interference as foreign actors try to build long-term influence
RNZ
'Most challenging of recent times': SIS warns of intensified threats to NZ's security
Non-public information is being increasingly sought by foreign states, including policy insights, intellectual property and data sets, warns the SIS.
1News
'Most challenging of recent times': SIS warns of intensified security threats
The NZSIS is warning that geopolitical upheaval has intensified threats to New Zealand's safety and security.
RNZ
'Most challenging of recent times': SIS warns of intensified threats to NZ's security
Non-public information is being increasingly sought by foreign states, including policy insights, intellectual property and data sets, warns the SIS.