How Insider Threats Are Evolving In 2025
ComputerWorld, Monday, May 5th, 2025
Insider threats are no longer just about disgruntled employees. In 2025, threat actors are recruiting from within - sometimes using underground "job boards" to find insiders willing to sell credentials, plant malware, or steal data.
In this episode of Today in Tech, host Keith Shaw talks with Ryan LaSalle, CEO of Nisos, about how insider threats are evolving and how companies can detect and prevent them.
Topics covered
- How North Korean IT workers infiltrated U.S. companies remotely
- The rise of 'polyworking' and fraudulent employment scams
- Real-world examples of sabotage and credential brokering
- Warning signs of insider threats: mental health, financial duress, disengagement
- Why remote and hybrid work has made detection harder
- Balancing employee trust with cybersecurity monitoring
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