Insider threats stories

SquareX wins the 2025 SINET16 Innovator Award for its pioneering browser security solution protecting organisations from advanced web-based cyber threats.

Ransom payments fell to a historic low of 23% in Q3 2025 as cyber extortion tactics shift towards targeted, costlier attacks on larger firms.

Rapid7 warns AI and quantum computing will escalate cyber threats, urging firms to adopt advanced defences and post-quantum cryptography amid rising hybrid attacks.

Over half of European IT pros see AI-driven cyber threats as the top concern for 2026, yet only 14% feel very prepared to handle these risks, ISACA finds.

Data centres face unique risks requiring robust security measures; these six best practices cover physical and cybersecurity to safeguard sensitive data effectively.

AI adoption surges, yet outdated security metrics and leadership blind spots leave firms vulnerable to breaches, warns Tenable's Cloud and AI Security 2025 report.

Financial services excel at preventing cyber vulnerabilities but take a median 61 days to fix issues, risking systemic exposure despite strong security programs.

Research shows firms adopting AI and cloud tech still rely on outdated, reactive security, leaving them exposed to preventable breaches and risks.

A surge in violence threats against executives is driving global firms and investors to boost spending on physical security amid rising business risks.

Human-centred authentication, like phishing-resistant security keys, simplifies login and boosts cyber resilience by making secure behaviour easy and intuitive.

Gurucul launches AI Insider Risk Management platform to cut insider threats by over 50%, automating detection and response for faster security action.

CrowdStrike launches Falcon Data Protection to secure data across hybrid clouds and generative AI, unifying coverage beyond legacy tools for real-time protection.

Exabeam and Cribl expand their AI security partnership to help organisations improve threat detection and reduce data storage costs efficiently.

Enterprise adoption of AI agents is revolutionising cybersecurity, boosting efficiency but raising fresh insider risks as attackers also harness AI advances.

Exabeam has enhanced its New-Scale platform with AI agent threat detection, addressing rising insider risks as autonomous AI agents increasingly handle sensitive data.

KnowBe4 unveils a new framework promoting a people-centric approach to cybersecurity, focusing on human risk management to boost security culture and reduce breaches.

Healthcare sector excels in preventing serious security flaws but takes nearly two months to fix them, risking sensitive data exposure amid rising cyber threats.

Insider threats cost organisations USD $17.4 million annually; Gallagher Security urges a people-first approach to protect assets from within.

This September, the cybersecurity sector highlights tackling insider threats and advancing women’s roles to build a more resilient, diverse future.

AI is driving a rise in complex social engineering attacks, with 41% of organisations facing more cyberattacks and many ill-prepared to defend against them.