Tag: insider threat
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UK Workers Sell Corporate Logins, Exposing Firms to Cybercrime
One in eight UK employees at large firms have sold or know someone who has sold corporate logins in the past year, a shocking trend that puts companies at risk of cybercrime. Alarming still, many justify this risky behaviour, with senior executives being more likely to think selling credentials is acceptable.
Pharmacist Indicted for Spying on Co-Workers with Cyber Tools
A pharmacist in Maryland has been indicted for allegedly spying on nearly 200 coworkers and individuals over eight years using cyber tools, breaching trust and violating digital boundaries. Matthew Bathula faces federal charges for unauthorized computer access and aggravated identity theft.
Ransomware Negotiator Exposed as Insider for Gang
A shocking case reveals a glaring weakness in ransomware incident response: organizations often put blind trust in single negotiators, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation by attackers. This human error, not a technical bug, can turn a trusted role into a gateway for cybercriminals.
US Army Employee Indicted for Leaking Classified Defense Information
A former US Army employee with a top-secret clearance has been indicted for allegedly leaking classified national defense information to unauthorized individuals, raising serious questions about trust and security breaches. This shocking case highlights the urgent need for tighter controls and monitoring of sensitive information.
Drift Protocol Hack Unfolds from Months-Long Insider Operation
The Drift Protocol hack, which resulted in a staggering $280 million loss, was not a quick exploit, but a meticulously planned six-month operation where attackers built a hidden presence within the ecosystem. This unprecedented breach reveals a shocking level of insider involvement, taking the attack far beyond a simple code vulnerability.
Engineer Pleads Guilty to Ransomware Extortion Plot Targeting Industrial Firm
A former infrastructure engineer has pleaded guilty to a ransomware extortion plot that targeted his own employer, an industrial firm in New Jersey, by locking administrators out of 254 servers. This shocking breach of trust highlights the devastating consequences of insider threats in the digital age.
Former Defense Contractor Boss: Exclusive Harsh 7-Year Term
A former defense‑contractor boss was sentenced to seven years after allegedly selling zero‑day vulnerabilities to a Russian buyer, a case that lays bare how quickly trusted tools can become weapons. It’s an unsettling reminder that when defenders traffic in the tools of attack, public trust—and national security—are the real casualties.
Cost of Insider Incidents: Stunningly Costly, Near $20M
Think insider incidents are minor? Think again—the cost of insider incidents can skyrocket to nearly $20 million, and this post shows where that money goes and how to stop the bleed.
Jackpotting Surge: Stunning, Costly $20M Hit to Banks
An FBI alert reveals ATM jackpotting cost banks $20M in 2025—criminals are now turning cash machines into programmable paydays by exploiting unpatched systems, weak credentials, and supply‑chain gaps. It’s a wake‑up call that security isn’t just about tech—people and processes matter too.
CISA Must Fix Stunning Insider Threat Failures
CISA warned the nation about insider threats, yet a senior officials upload of sensitive documents to a public AI chatbot revealed startling insider threat failures within the agency. Fixing this will take more than patches — it demands tighter access controls, stronger governance, and real cultural change.
Ransomware negotiator: Exclusive Guide to Best Practices
When the ransomware negotiator you trusted to defuse an attack becomes the attacker, the breach of trust is catastrophic. This guide explains what happened, why it matters, and how organizations can guard against insider betrayal.
Defense Contractor Guilty in Stunning Costly Zero-Day Sale
What happens when the person entrusted to build the locks quietly sells the keys? An indictment alleges a former Trenchant manager sold zero‑day exploits and offensive cyber tools to a Russian broker for about $1.3 million, potentially turning U.S. capabilities into weapons against American systems and allies.
Cyber exec Exclusive: Damning spy charges, lavish life
How did a senior manager at L3Harris’s secretive Trenchant unit allegedly trade zero-day vulnerabilities and exploit code to a Russian buyer for about $1.3 million—reportedly fueling a lavish lifestyle while putting U.S. national security at risk?
Cyber exec Exclusive: Charged in Scandalous Russia leak
When zero-day vulnerabilities leave the vault, who’s left to stop the fallout? Prosecutors say a former Trenchant GM sold exploit code and internal records to a Russian buyer for roughly $1.3M, allegedly turning U.S. defensive tools into offensive firepower.
Cyber exec in stunning, grim Russia spy charge
A former Trenchant executive is accused of selling prized zero‑day exploits and offensive cyber tools to a Russian buyer for about $1.3 million. The alleged breach of L3Harris’s cyber arm raises urgent questions about how such dangerous vulnerabilities slipped past safeguards—and what that means for national security and everyday software users.
Cyber exec charged: Exclusive scandal over Russia secrets
Prosecutors allege a former Trenchant manager sold zero-day vulnerabilities and offensive cyber tools to a Russian buyer for $1.3M — a scandal that makes you ask: was it greed, ideology, or a catastrophic lapse in oversight?
Cyber exec Exclusive: Damaging sale of secrets to Russia
What happens when the keepers of our cyber weapons become sellers? Prosecutors say a former Trenchant manager sold 0‑day exploits and internal operational data to an unidentified Russian buyer for about $1.3M, turning trusted tools into a dangerous insider‑threat.
Coinbase data breach: Shocking Exclusive Risky Fallout
A newly unsealed court filing alleges a TaskUs employee sold Coinbase customer records for about $200 each, potentially linking a vendor insider to the 2023–24 breach and raising urgent questions about third‑party trust. If true, it’s a stark reminder that outsourcing can turn a single insider into a major security risk.
insider threat: Stunning Warning of Severe Risk
A former Eaton developer who used his own credentials to deploy a kill-switch malware was sentenced to four years in prison, a stark cautionary tale about how workplace grievances can turn into devastating insider attacks. His case reminds organizations that trusted access plus technical skill can inflict massive harm — and that prevention needs both strong controls and better conflict resolution.