Foreign spies and terrorists are two threats facing American aerospace firms attending the prestigious international Paris Air Show next month, according to a State Department security report.
"The U.S. private sector continues to be targeted for economic espionage, and specialized trade shows can provide an opportune environment for these activities," the report by the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) states. "Collection methods include eliciting information during seemingly innocuous conversation, eavesdropping on telephone conversations and downloading information from laptops and/or other digital storage devices when these items are left unattended."
The weeklong air show, attended by U.S. military and defense contractor officials, is set to begin June 15 at the Le Bourget exhibition center and airport, near Paris. Some 400,000 people are expected to attend the aerospace industry exposition that will showcase the latest in high-tech weaponry. The venue is considered the Super Bowl for military and technology spies, including France’s own robust intelligence services.
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