Insider corporate espionage offenders who already work for a company pose different threats than outsider offenders. Insiders can steal confidential information and trade secrets more easily, which can significantly hurt a company's finances and competitive advantage. Outsiders must hack or illegally access information, making their crimes less common but still costly due to stolen data and damage to cybersecurity. Both types of corporate espionage are examples of white collar crimes that harm businesses for private financial gain.