Spy vs spy in corporate South Africa
If you thought that surveillance and counter-surveillance only formed part of the shadowy worlds of politics and international relations, think again. Corporate espionage is on the rise in South Africa and the rest of the world, leading to a boom in demand for counter-surveillance solutions.
That's according to Etienne Labuschagne, director of SpyCatcher South Africa, one of Africa’s leading suppliers of personal security, surveillance and counter-surveillance solutions. He says that many executives would be surprised to discover just how common the use of covert listening and video recording devices has become in cutthroat industries where knowledge is power.
"Espionage is in the headlines again, with the Democratic Alliance's Helen Zille alleging that the National Intelligence Agency is listening in on her calls," says Labuschagne. "As common as espionage and counter-espionage are in political circles, we are also seeing interest in counter-surveillance from the unlikeliest companies who believe they are under surveillance."
