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How many other spies did Philby allegedly tip off about their impending capture?

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Two alleged tip-offs were made by Kim Philby to fellow Soviet spies. The identities of these individuals remain uncertain, although there are suspicions surrounding two other members of the Cambridge Five spy ring: Donald Maclean and Guy Burgess. Philby's warning allowed these individuals to evade capture and continue their espionage activities for some time.
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