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✍️ Short Podcast Summary:

In this gripping episode of The Security Circle, former British intelligence officer Gavin Stone lifts the veil on the murky world of corporate espionage. From railgun leaks in Korea to bugs in boardrooms, Gavin shares shocking real-world tactics used to infiltrate companies, manipulate insiders, and extract secrets. With wit, wisdom, and a touch of dry humour, he breaks down how naivety, greed, and ego are exploited—and why the greatest threat might be sitting at the desk next to you.

📌 Top Talking Points (Bullet Highlights):

• What is corporate espionage and how it differs from state-level spying
• Real-world tactics used to infiltrate companies—from “smile campaigns” to keyloggers
• How even small behavioral shifts in employees can signal a leak
• Case study: Tracking a railgun intelligence leak between Korea and Russia
• Red flags in business: Sudden wealth, asking for access outside of role, and being “too helpful”
• Why being a good spy is more about patience and boredom than action-movie drama
• The psychology of betrayal: How money, ego, and dissatisfaction drive insiders
• How technology—like charger ports and USB leads—can be weaponized for espionage
• Celebrity and CEO vulnerabilities in the digital age
• The importance of social and corporate resilience in the face of rising global instability

💬 Powerful Quote from Gavin:

“Spying is the most dangerous way in the world to make friends.”

Security Circle ⭕️ is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers