Question

Those who capture trade secrets and attempt to gain an unfair competitive advantage are known as _____. Select one: a. white hat hackers b. hacktivists c. industrial spies d. black hat hackers

Answer 1

Answer: INDUSTRIAL SPY.

Explanation: An Industrial spy is one, Company, business, organisation etc. that illegally and unethically steals trade secret purely for the purpose of gaining competitive advantage which is unfair.

This act is known as INDUSTRIAL ESPIONAGE. They are usually conducted by companies for commercial purposes.

Once a trade secret is stolen, the competition is leveled or tipped in favour of the Industrial spy.