U.S. Citizen Sentenced for Spying on Behalf of China’s Intelligence Agency

November 29, 2024 at 12:57AM Ping Li, a 59-year-old U.S. citizen from China, was sentenced to four years in prison for spying for China, sharing sensitive information from Verizon and Infosys with the Ministry of State Security. He received a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release following his guilty plea to espionage charges. … Read more

Uncle Sam accuses telco IT pro of decade-long spying campaign for China

July 25, 2024 at 01:25PM The US is seeking to prosecute Chinese immigrant Ping Li for allegedly acting as an agent for China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) since 2012. He is accused of providing information on a wide range of topics ranging from cyberattacks to religious movements. The Department of Justice announced charges, highlighting … Read more

5 Steps for Preventing and Mitigating Corporate Espionage

January 3, 2024 at 10:08AM The rise in corporate espionage underscores the need to safeguard sensitive corporate information. Implementing five key strategies can help prevent and mitigate such risks: insist on nondisclosure agreements, know and control trade secrets, perform due diligence, train employees, and promptly investigate suspected activity. This multifaceted approach enhances protection against corporate … Read more