Whenever access to internal systems is granted, that account has the potential to become an insider threat vector, making current employees, former employees, contractors, and even third-party vendors all potential insider threat actors. Why are insider threats dangerous? Insider threats are very diff...
The latest insider threat report from Cybersecurity Insiders reveals a concerning rise in the frequency and severity of insider attacks. Organizations are struggling to manage insider risks due to increasing complexity and technological challenges. The 2024 Insider Threat Report is based on the insights ...
According toCybersecurity Ventures, if annual cybercrime were a country, it would have the third-largest gross domestic product (GDP) worldwide after the United States and China. These staggering statistics underscore the alarming reality that cybercriminals have turned data into valuable currency. Sta...
Consider the classic thrillerWhen a Stranger Calls. The protagonist believes the threat is an outsider, only to discover the chilling reality:the call is coming from inside the house. This twist dramatically reinforces the concept of an insider threat. Just like in the film, in any corporate s...
Cybersecurity Healthcare Statistics Cyber attacks pose an ever-growing threat to critical infrastructure sectors. Among these, the healthcare industry is particularly vulnerable. According to the latest IBM report, the average cost of a healthcare breach in 2023 surged to nearly$11 million, a 53%...
Proofpoint Research: 2024 Account Takeover Statistics Read More February 18, 2025 Tim Bedard Phishing Beyond Email: How Proofpoint Collab Protection Secures Messaging and Collaboration Apps Read More February 18, 2025 The Proofpoint Threat Research Team ...
6. Insider threats An insider cyber threat occurs when a person within a business or organization, such as an employee or contractor, is the culprit of a cyberattack. There are two types of insider threats: intentional and not intentional. Intentional insider threat: Insider deliberately uses the...
Insider Threat Programmes The MLPS national standards set forth a variety of security requirements for network and computing systems, such as: systems at level 2 or above shall adopt multi-factor authentication of user identity, in which at least one factor must be encryption; all systems shall...
2023 Insider Threat Report [Gurucul] The new normal of hybrid work models, access to more cloud apps, and increasing economic uncertainty are driving insider risk to new levels. The 2023 Insider Threat Report surveyed over 326 cybersecurity professionals to reveal the latest trends and challenges ...
Threat Insight February 21, 2025 Matthew Gardiner, Eilon Bendet, Anna Akselevich, and Dafna Paz Proofpoint Research: 2024 Account Takeover Statistics Email and Cloud Threats February 18, 2025 Tim Bedard Phishing Beyond Email: How Proofpoint Collab Protection Secures Messaging and Collaboration App...