How executives can guard against honeypot espionage

faz.net (German) —

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned Thursday after admitting to an affair with a woman U.S. authorities suspect of being a Chinese spy, with CFO Colette Kress assuming his duties temporarily. Security experts say such "honeypot" operations are more common than publicly known, including in Germany. Attackers exploit personal vulnerabilities like addiction or financial pressure, targeting executives with access to sensitive research or strategic influence. German intelligence warns managers about this tactic, noting small innovative firms are attractive targets. Experts advise background checks on new contacts and caution against sharing personal information publicly.


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