Trade Secrets Intel sues former engineer over alleged theft of 18,000 “top secret” files Chipmaker’s lawsuit spotlights rising insider-threat concerns across the tech sector iStock.com/JHVEPhoto Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Wednesday 12 November 2025 Intel has filed a lawsuit against a former employee accused of stealing nearly 18,000 confidential files prior to his departure from the US chipmaker in mid-2024. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Data Protection FinWise under fire for missing insider data breach for over a year Trade Secrets Ex-Googler faces more charges in AI espionage case Trade Secrets Google, Meta find trade secrets at risk from AI startups Data Protection Canadian court finds insurer liable for employee’s data theft