The business of spying is booming as investigators around the world dig into trash bins, tail subjects and, in some cases, impersonate journalists to get incriminating information. Their findings are upending politics, business and personal lives. Reena Ninan speaks with journalist and author Barry Meier to pull back the curtain on this highly secretive industry.

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