Espionage and Business: Case Studies of Crypto AG

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between espionage and the corporate world, focusing on the secretive operations of Crypto AG during the Cold War. It reveals how intelligence agencies, like the CIA and Germany's spy agency, used front companies for covert activities, examining both historical and modern implications. Through notable examples and personal narratives, it emphasizes the reputational risks and ethical dilemmas faced by businesses involved in intelligence collaborations.