insider threat
AI tools put companies at risk of data exfiltration
Data loss from insiders continues to pose a growing threat to security, with emerging technologies such as AI and generative AI (GenAI) only compounding the issue, indicating …
Fighting insider threats is tricky but essential work
Business executives are worried about accidental internal staff error (71%) almost as much as they are worried about external threats (75%). But which of the two is a bigger …
North Korean hackers are targeting software developers and impersonating IT workers
State-sponsored North Korean hackers have significantly intensified their focus on the IT sector in recent years, by infiltrating firms developing software and companies …
Evolving conversations: Cybersecurity as a business risk
Board members often lack technical expertise and may not fully grasp cyber risks. On the other hand, CISOs are more accustomed to interfacing with IT staff. This is …
Deception technology and breach anticipation strategies
Cybersecurity is undergoing a paradigm shift. Previously, defenses were built on the assumption of keeping adversaries out; now, strategies are formed with the idea that they …
IT employee piggybacked on cyberattack for personal gain
A 28-year-old former IT employee of an Oxford-based company has been convicted of blackmailing his employer and unauthorized access to a computer with intent to commit other …
Organizations brace for cyber attacks despite improved preparedness
Cyber-risk levels have improved from “elevated” to “moderate” for the first time, but insiders represent a persistent threat for global organizations, …
The costly threat that many businesses fail to address
Insider attacks such as fraud, sabotage, and data theft plague 71% of U.S. businesses, according to Capterra. These schemes can cost companies hundreds of thousands of dollars …
How companies are struggling to build and run effective cybersecurity programs
A recent Code42 report reveals a rapidly growing number of inside risk incidents and a concerning lack of training and technology, further exacerbated by increasing workforce …
The next cyber threat may come from within
71% of business executives worry about accidental internal staff error as one of the top threats facing their companies, almost on par with concern about outside attackers …
Insider attacks becoming more frequent, more difficult to detect
Insider threats are a top concern at organizations of all kinds; only 3% of respondents surveyed are not concerned with insider risk, according to Gurucul. With responses from …
Insights into insider threats: Detecting and monitoring abnormal user activity
A cyber security risk that comes from within an organization is referred to as an insider threat. Insider threats might be carried out purposefully or accidentally. Whatever …