James Bond might be the world’s best-known spy, but nowadays even an obscure international business traveler could face similar surveillance threats from a hostile foreign intelligence service or even a business competitor. For example, though most American business travelers aren’t aware of the threats of espionage, the dangers are greater and more prevalent than ever before. According to the FBI, an estimated $300 billion worth of American intellectual property and business intelligence (IP/BI) is stolen via espionage each year, primarily by the likes of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and even France. And this estimate is considered low, as many public companies never report their losses for fear of shaking investor confidence.
Everyday Business Travelers Are Easy Targets for Espionage
Twelve ways to make yourself a harder target.
November 10, 2015