industrial spying

Industrial spying, also known as corporate espionage, involves secretly gathering sensitive information about a company's operations, strategies, or technology to gain a competitive advantage. This can be done through covert infiltration, hacking, or bribing employees. The goal is often to learn about new products, trade secrets, or market strategies before competitors, which can lead to financial gains or market dominance. It is considered unethical and illegal, as it harms the targeted company's interests and breaches confidentiality, undermining fair competition within the industry.