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Now accepting applications — for classified intel

  • David DiMolfetta--Nextgov
  • published date: 2026-02-06 19:38:00 UTC

Foreign adversaries are using fake jobs and consulting gigs to coax secrets from former U.S. officials. It’s had results, and the efforts don’t appear to be slowing.

Over the past year, waves of federal layoffs have left thousands of government employees and contractor clients suddenly out of work. For foreign intelligence services, that disruption has opened new… [+8899 chars]