“If she’s a 10, you’re an asset”: Elon Musk reacts to reports that foreign spies are waging ‘sex warfare’ to steal tech secrets

Elon Musk has once again stirred social media after reacting to reports that foreign agents are using romance to steal high-tech secrets from Silicon Valley. 

His short but sharp comment on X (formerly Twitter) quickly spread online, turning a serious security topic into a viral talking point.

Elon Musk says“If she’s a 10, you’re an asset”

After reports claimed that spies from foreign nations were using charm and relationships to target people in top tech companies, Elon Musk reacted saying, “If she’s a 10, you’re an asset.” 

The post instantly caught people’s attention and spread widely online.

Many users laughed at the post, saying it was a clever and funny take on a serious issue. Others felt that Musk was highlighting an important point in his usual playful way.

His remark reminded people that not all threats come from hacking or cyberattacks. Sometimes, they come through personal connections that seem harmless at first.

Musk’s one-liner became the talk of social media, turning what could have been a quiet security report into a trending conversation. 

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Reports claim spies are using romance to target Silicon Valley tech workers

Recent reports suggest that some Chinese and Russian intelligence agents have shifted their focus from digital attacks to personal relationships. 

Instead of trying to hack into systems, they are said to build emotional connections with engineers, startup founders, or defense contractors to access sensitive data.

Experts say this kind of human-based spying is hard to detect because it plays on trust rather than technology. In some cases, spies reportedly use fake dating profiles, social events, or even long-term relationships to stay close to valuable targets.

Silicon Valley’s open culture and fast-paced lifestyle can make it easy for such spies to blend in. 

Security experts warn that awareness and caution are the best ways to prevent personal relationships from turning into security risks.

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