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The Spy Hunter #88

The Spy Hunter #88

South Korean semiconductor wafer cleaning technology leaked to Chinese rival. Hytera pleads guilty to trade secret theft.

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Jan 21, 2025
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January 21, 2025


Welcome to The Spy Hunter newsletter!

In this week’s edition:

  • South Korean authorities indict multiple firms and individuals for stealing semiconductor wafer cleaning technology and exporting prototypes to China.

  • Chinese communications giant Hytera pleads guilty to stealing trade secrets from Motorola, resulting in a $60 million fine.

A close-up, highly detailed image of a semiconductor wafer being cleaned. The scene shows a circular silicon wafer with intricate circuit patterns under a stream of purified water or cleaning solution, with fine mist and droplets captured in motion. Robotic arms with soft brushes or cleaning nozzles gently interact with the wafer surface. The lighting highlights the wafer's reflective surface and the delicate etchings of its circuits. The background is slightly blurred, suggesting a cleanroom environment, emphasizing the precision and high-tech nature of the process.

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