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German intelligence warns politicians of car espionage
Original: # news ⚡ Verfassungsschutz warnt Politiker vor Spionage im Auto: Das Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz warnt vor Spionager
Germany's domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, has warned politicians about espionage risks linked to connected cars, according to a report in Handelsblatt. The warning concerns modern networked vehicles, which can collect location data and other information. The report is drawing attention to how connected car technology could be exploited for surveillance of public figures.
Why now: Concerns over foreign espionage and data security in Germany are currently a prominent topic.
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