By: SIW EDITORIAL STAFF

Agency says new 'green' technologies appealing to information thieves

Following the indictment of a Michigan couple earlier this year for allegedly conspiring to steal trade secrets related to hybrid car technology from General Motors and sell them to a Chinese competitor, the FBI announced Friday that the case exemplifies the kinds of threats companies currently face related to information security.

Considering advancements in "green" technology, the FBI said in a statement that trade secrets on things like hybrid vehicles are becoming a hot commodity among thieves.

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