Hostile powers sending spies to west’s universities, says former security chief

Canadian expert David Vigneault warns of China's industrial-strength' attempts to steal new technologies

Hostile spy agencies are now as focused on infiltrating western universities and companies as they are on doing so to governments, according to the former head of Canada's intelligence service.

David Vigneault warned that a recent industrial-scale" attempt by China to steal new technologies showed the need for increased vigilance from academics.