Compared to physical crime, online theft is ____________ likely to become public knowledge because companies __________.
A)less; know they won't be able to keep it a secret and worry about how much money could be stolen from their customers
B)less; worry that the disclosure will inflict more damage than the theft by frightening away customers
C)more; know they won't be able to keep it a secret and worry about how much money could be stolen from their customers
D)more; worry that the disclosure will inflict more damage than the theft by frightening away customers

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Companies often fear that disclosing online theft will scare away customers and damage their reputation, so they may be less likely to make it public knowledge compared to physical crimes. Therefore, option B is the best choice.

Compared to Physical Crime, Online Theft Is ____________ Likely to Become