There are spies not only in politics, but also in medium-sized companies, says intelligence researcher Erich Schmidt-Eenboom. Popular target: the secretary.
There are currently weekly reports of suspected spies being exposed. No wonder, says Erich Schmidt-Eenboom, intelligence expert and chairman of the Research Institute for Peace Policy. Espionage is omnipresent, not just in politics and large international corporations – but closer than we think.
Mister Schmidt Eenboomwho is spying in Germany?
The Japanese used to be leaders in economic espionage against the Federal Republic. China is now probably the main risk factor. Especially in industrial espionage, i.e. technology theft. The Chinese are extremely subtle. And they have staying power. They are not as brutal and direct as the Russian intelligence services with their cyberattacks.