intellectual property theft
Inside the Rise of 'Sex Warfare': How Foreign Spies Target Silicon Valley Tech Companies
Oct 23, 2025 02:15 pm CST
Foreign intelligence agencies are increasingly targeting Silicon Valley through sophisticated "sex warfare" tactics, with Chinese and Russian operatives using romantic relationships to infiltrate tech companies and steal valuable trade secrets worth up to $600 billion annually. This growing espionage threat extends beyond honeypot operations to include startup competitions, covert investments, and recruitment of ordinary citizens as informal intelligence agents, creating significant security challenges for America's technology sector.
FBI Investigates Chinese Hackers Targeting Major US Law Firms in Sophisticated Cyber Campaign
Oct 08, 2025 08:27 am CST
The FBI is investigating multiple cyber intrusions at prominent US law firms allegedly conducted by Chinese hackers, with Williams & Connolly confirming unauthorized access to attorney email accounts through a zero-day vulnerability. While the firm states no client files were compromised from their databases, the incident highlights ongoing concerns about China's alleged cyber campaigns targeting American intellectual property and sensitive information.