More Insider Threats as Working from Home Continues
There are two types of insider threats. There are malicious insiders who deliberately exploit the systems within an organization for monetary compensation. And there are colluding insiders who are potentially being forced to, or paid to, share information or execute illegal acts.
“I believe that in 2021, we will see an increase in insider threats, specifically the colluding insider, because it’s easier for employees to get away with suspicious activity,” Weeks said. “This is a pretty low risk for a large payout. We’re seeing a rise already in 2020, which is why I believe we’ll see more of it in 2021.”
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