Insider Threat News

The landscape of insider risk management continues to evolve rapidly, driven by increasing complexities in IT environments, the adoption of hybrid work models, and the rise in adoption of sophisticated GenAI tools by knowledge workers. The new 2024 Insider Threat Report is based on the insights of 413 IT and cybersecurity professionals to capture the The post Insider Threat Report – New Data Shows Spike in Insider Attacks in 2024 appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

When we think about cybersecurity threats we often imagine a shady hacker figure, cloaked in a black hoodie, admiring their cyber empire across a bank of screens that cover an entire wall. You may even imagine a spy figure hacking into foreign governments and passing intelligence to officers on the ground. Chances are, you’re probably The post Trust, Teams, and Tragedy – The Ever-Present Risk of Insider Threats appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

In recent years, cybersecurity threats have often involved hackers stealing identities through various digital channels to gather sensitive information. However, a recent incident within the administrative environment of cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 has highlighted concerns about insider threats. According to a blog post by KnowBe4, the incident unfolded when the company advertised a software engineer position The post KnowBe4 targeted by North Korea with Insider Threat appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Ascension, which fell victim to a ransomware attack in the initial week of May, swiftly initiated an investigation to address the circulating speculations in the media. Sources indicate that the attack transpired when hackers exploited the network after an employee inadvertently downloaded a malicious file, inadvertently granting access to the perpetrators. Upon thorough examination, it The post Ascension Ransomware attack occurred due to employee mistake appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Insider threats, driven by personal motivations and enabled by the rapid evolution of technology and changing hybrid work environments, present a critical challenge to organizational security. Addressing these threats requires a sophisticated, multi faceted approach that combines advanced detection technologies, continuous  monitoring, and a strong emphasis on employee training and awareness. A new report by The post New Report Reveals Insider Threat Trends, Challenges, and Solutions appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, organizations face a multitude of threats that can compromise their sensitive data and operations. While external threats from hackers and cyber criminals are well-recognized, there’s an often-underestimated risk that originates from within – the insider threat. This article explores the potential dangers posed by employees and examines whether they The post The Insider Threat: Can Employees Pose a Greater Risk than Hackers appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

[By John Stringer, Head of Product, Next] Cybersecurity teams work extensively to keep external attackers out of their organization’s IT environment, but insider threats present a different, equally as difficult, challenge. Identifying insider threats is growing increasingly complex, and, as opposed to external threats, insiders always have some degree of access to systems and data. The post Identifying Insider Threats: Addressing the Top Five Insider Threat Indicators appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

by Steve Povolny, Director, Security Research at Exabeam Artificial intelligence, or AI, as it’s commonly known, is all the rage these days. The widespread availability of free generative AI tools like ChatGPT has allowed the technology to be embraced by the average person for many purposes, ranging from responding to emails to updating a résumé, The post Generative AI: The Unseen Insider Threat appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

A few days ago, our Cybersecurity Insiders reported an alarming trend: hackers are actively persuading employees of corporate firms to surrender their login credentials, providing a gateway for unauthorized network access. Now, sources on Telegram are forecasting an escalation in cyberattacks, particularly involving malware and file-encrypting malware. These predictions suggest that criminals will increasingly exploit The post Insider Threats nurtured for circumnavigating data centers appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Kamil Fedorko, Global Cybersecurity Practice Leader at Intellias Research shows that breaches caused by employees have seen a 47% increase over the last two years, whether accidental or malicious. Annually, 34% of all businesses will suffer an insider threat incident, costing an estimated eye-watering $15.38m per occurrence. Generative AI in the wrong hands If those The post Insider Threat Awareness: Don’t Underestimate the Dangers Within appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.