Types of Corporate Spies
- π΅οΈββοΈ The most common type of corporate spy is one that never crosses the line into illegality, working as market research firms or consultants.
- π These spies collect information by asking for it, posing as fake customers, or gathering data from company employees through networking events and sites like LinkedIn.
- π Another way to gather information is to buy shares in a company and attend shareholder meetings to gain access to private conversations with executives and directors.
Illicit Corporate Espionage
- π¨ The second type of corporate spy gets a job in the target company to gain access to trade secrets, but this approach carries significant legal risks, including civil suits and criminal prosecution.
- π« The third type of corporate espionage involves approaching existing employees of target companies and gauging their willingness to divulge sensitive information through fake job interviews or professional networking.