German intelligence warns executives of foreign 'honey trap' espionage amid Nvidia reports

Germany's domestic intelligence agency (BfV) publicly warned business executives that foreign spies are using 'honey traps'—compromising personal relationships—to coerce cooperation, a tactic highlighted by recent reports involving Nvidia. The warning signals an elevated espionage threat against German corporate targets, likely tied to technology transfer concerns. The specific foreign actors and any confirmed incidents remain undisclosed, but the advisory marks an unusual public alert to the private sector.

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