Question

__________is threatening to steal or actually stealing information from a company and then demanding payment to not use or release that information. 1) Competitive intelligence 2) Espionage 3) Information extortion 4) Intellectual property

Answer 1

Answer: 3) Information extortion

Explanation:

Information extortion is defined as the technique through which a person tends to steal and hold the confidential and important information with theirself and then demand ransom for returning it.

• Releasing information to corrupt and attacking sources can be a consequence if the demand or condition is not fulfilled by the authorized party or person.

• Other options are incorrect because espionage is spying military information.Competitive intelligence is used for managing strategic plans.Intellectual property is created through mind power.
• Thus, the correct option is option(3).