The term “insider threat” might conjure images of hoodie-cloaked hackers, bribed by bad actors to install malware on their employer’s systems. But “insider threat” refers to any kind of cybersecurity hazard caused by employee behavior, whether tha
Stopping insider threats within federal agencies requires a comprehensive solution that addresses both people and technology, according to Milică. “On the technology front, many organizations mistakenly focus on data movement alone,” she says. “However, agencies need visibility into user and file...
The silent enemy of insider threats poses a significant risk to your intellectual property, an asset as valuable as it is vulnerable. In the business world, where innovation and confidentiality are paramount, understanding the nature of these threats, their impact, and the means to mitigate them ...
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Careless workers, sometimes referred to assecurity evaders, disobey the rules and disregard company security measures either knowingly or unwittingly. These vulnerabilities pose an insider threat in many ways, including the following: shadow IT use; ...
Due to a number of high-profile events involving insider threats in recent years, both the airports and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) have recognized the need to identify new ways to defend against this new threat. Back in 2014, in Wichita, KS, an avionics technician was ...
Businesses today face the challenges of external threats, but internal threats are not left out either. An organization can suffer from dangers within; it could be through devious goals or carelessness. Insider threats can cause noticeable damage to the operation, finances, and reputation of a comp...
Insider Threats:Sometimes, individuals with access to sensitive information within an organization become unwitting or willing accomplices in cyber terrorist activities. Propaganda and Disinformation:Cyber terrorists may spread false information or propaganda online to manipulate public opinion or create fear ...
Are you trying to find the best hacking statistics and learn how many sites get hacked? Cybercrime, attacks and threats – sadly, it’s all part of the online world, which we cannot escape. Every year, thousands of websites, businesses, and individuals (more like millions!) get hacked ...
Disruption and vandalism are still prevalent, and espionage has replaced hacktivism as the second main driving force behindcyberattacks-- after financial profit. With these different motives and the increasing sophistication of attackers, many security teams are struggling to keep their IT systems secure...