What is an insider threat attack?
- An attack perpetrated by a well-funded and motivated group that will typically use the latest attack techniques for financial gain.
- An attack perpetrated by governments worldwide to disrupt or steal information from other nations.
- An attack perpetrated by disgruntled employees inside an organization.
- An attack is perpetrated to steal sensitive data and then reveal it to the public to embarrass or financially affect a target.
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Explanation & Hints: An insider threat is a threat that comes from inside an organization. Insider threats are often normal employees tricked into divulging sensitive information or mistakenly clicking on links that allow attackers to access the computers. However, they could also be malicious insiders, possibly motivated by revenge or money. |