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

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).

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