Continuing our computer example, nothing will appear to be missing. The computer will still be on the desk. The information will still be on the disk drive. Chances of being caught stealing the information are slim. The information will be sold for what it is really worth.
Every competitor is a potential customer.
Obviously, LAG is an ineffective deterrent. Paranoia is often used as the excuse to avoid confronting the espionage problem. After all, this is a tough problem and, naturally enough, most executives are ill-equipped to deal with it themselves. With eavesdropping and espionage, the thought would not have crossed your mind if a real problem did not exist. You never hear about successful eavesdropping or espionage attacks.