espionage

The Police Minister’s wife reported to the CPS on corporate espionage claims

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A prominent businesswoman married to Police Minister Chris Philp has been reported to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) by a former employer and is facing charges in the High Court on charges of corporate espionage. Elizabeth Philp, 40, whose husband has called for ‘zero tolerance’ of all crimes, is accused of data processing offenses and … Read more

Silicon Valley is ramping up staff screening against Chinese espionage threats

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Silicon Valley companies are stepping up their security vetting of staff and potential recruits as U.S. officials express heightened concerns about the threat of Chinese espionage. Tech giants like Google and high-profile startups like OpenAI have stepped up their screening of personnel, according to several people who work directly with the groups. The move comes … Read more