Spies in the newsroom? Or spying on newsrooms? There’s far too much of both
(The Inside Story of the Bloomberg Spying Scandal – and Snooping on the Associated Press – and Some Remedies.)
I often get strange, tough questions from the clients of my business intelligence and commercial investigation firm, but the recent bombardments highlight a new trend: bloated or irrational paranoia, depending on your take.
Should I stop using emails? Would you recommend a personal VPN? Is it safer to discuss in person than over an electronic device?
Just last week, one client pondered whether he should be using the Bloomberg terminal and another questioned if his phone, video and Skype calls were safe. I can’t blame them. Just look at the headline news the past week alone…
Please read the full column here.