3. Data theft and damage

Data theft

Occasionally an employee might be tempted to steal company data. Theymay have been offered money by another company to get hold of the data - this is called 'industrial espionage'

The employee might want to steal data because they are planning to set up their own rival business shortly.

Data Damage

An employee might hold a grudge against their employee, maybe they don't like their boss or maybe they have heard they are about to lose their job.

It has been known for people in this situation to damage or destroy files to 'get their own back'.