Congress' watchdog faults FBI for 'challenges' in battling nontraditional spies, mainly from China
FBI counterintelligence agents are not doing enough to confront and thwart technology theft and other threats carried out by unofficial spies, mainly from China, according to a new report by Congress' Government Accountability Office.
TL;DR
- FBI counterintelligence agents are not adequately addressing technology theft and other threats.
- Unofficial spies, predominantly from China, are identified as the main perpetrators.
- A report by Congress' Government Accountability Office found challenges in the FBI's efforts.
- Improvements are needed to confront and thwart these activities.