The alarm is sounded by the Information Service MI5 warning MPs of the British Parliament that they are spying target by China, Russia and Iran.

Through a statement published by the Government, and in view of the official position of the Deputy Minister of the Internal Affairs on security issues Dan Jarvis In the House of Commons, the head of the intelligence services issued new instructions aimed at protecting the country from foreign agents.

More specifically, it is noted that MPs and their associates may targeted because of their access to informationtheir ability to shape political or public opinion, or even because of their relationships with other people who are interesting.

This includes not only graded material but also privileged or confidential information where the foreign intelligence services consider valuable. Approach and influence could be done by exploiting travel abroad, online activity, but also through financial donations.

Mi5 General Manager, Sir Ken McCalum, stated: “When foreign states are stealing vital information in the United Kingdom or manipulating our democratic processes, they do not simply harm our safety in the short term. They erode the foundations of our sovereignty and our ability to protect the interests of our citizens. “

“Everyone who reads this information is deeply interested in the role they play in the United Kingdom Republic. Take action today to protect it – and yourself. “

Jarvis urged on his part who works in government, the public administration or policy ‘To be alert and trust his instinct if something does not seem to be right’, and follow the security services instructions. “Members of foreign intelligence services often operate secretly and exploit professional networking websites and personal vulnerabilities to build influence.”