Spying news and trends

Ex-BBVA Exec Under Investigation For Spying Allegations
Banking // July 03, 2019

The former chief operating officer of Spanish lender BBVA is under investigation for corporate spying. Ángel Cano, along with seven other current and former bank executives, including former security chief Julio Corrochano, has been named as a person of interest in the investigation. A judge...

BBVA: Inquiry Into Spying Allegations Could Last Months
Banking // March 15, 2019

As BBVA Executive Chairman Carlos Torres seeks to ease the concerns of retail investors, the company official said it could take months to complete an inquiry into alleged spying involving the bank. Torres also said the bank would cooperate with judicial officials, while he thanked Francisco...

Experts Say China’s Cyberattacks To Intensify
Security & Fraud // December 22, 2018

China will not stop its cyberespionage campaign against America any time soon, an expert told CNBC. Michael Fuchs, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, said the attacks will continue for the foreseeable future. “I think it is very fair to say that...

Germany Says Smartwatches Spy On Children, Bans Them
Regulation // November 20, 2017

Smartwatches used by children are being banned in Germany by the Federal Network Agency, which cites concerns about spying. According to a BBC news report, the telecom regulator urged parents that owned the watches to destroy them. In a statement, the agency said it has...

Quick Reads
US Charges China’s Huawei With Trying To Steal Trade Secrets

February 14, 2020
Chinese telecom firm Huawei was charged with racketeering and conspiracy to steal trade secrets on Thursday (Feb. 13), along with two of its U.S. subsidiaries, according to The Wall Street Journal. The charges are yet another escalation to the pressure from the Trump administration on the Chinese giant over national security concerns. Trump officials have […]

Ex-BBVA Exec Under Investigation For Spying Allegations

July 03, 2019
The former chief operating officer of Spanish lender BBVA is under investigation for corporate spying. Ángel Cano, along with seven other current and former bank executives, including former security chief...

BBVA: Inquiry Into Spying Allegations Could Last Months

March 15, 2019
As BBVA Executive Chairman Carlos Torres seeks to ease the concerns of retail investors, the company official said it could take months to complete an inquiry into alleged spying involving the...

Experts Say China’s Cyberattacks To Intensify

December 22, 2018
China will not stop its cyberespionage campaign against America any time soon, an expert told CNBC. Michael Fuchs, a senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, said the attacks...