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10/29/2018: Dtex, Insider Threat, Privacy News: Wyatt, Wilcox Provide Fed With Insider Threat Risk Reduction Advice; NIST Privacy Risk Framework Catching On

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Dtex Systems

If you are a regular reader of the Dtex Systems weekly news blog, you’re well versed on the string of insider threats and incidents that prey on the private and public sectors. The Waymo vs. Uber case and Anthony Levandowski highlight the insider … Continue reading 10/29/2018: Dtex, Insider Threat, Privacy News: Wyatt, Wilcox Provide Fed With Insider Threat Risk Reduction Advice; NIST Privacy Risk Framework Catching On→

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Dtex Systems

Threat intelligence provider Anomali opened the week in privacy and security news by announcing that it had discovered as many as 35 million voter records for sale on the dark web. The voter information found came from 19 states and contains PII and vo… Continue reading 10/15/18: Dtex, Privacy, Insider Threat News: 35 Million Voter Records For Sale on Dark Web Courtesy of Insiders; DHS Vulnerable to Insider Attacks→

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Dtex Systems

The insider threat is typically viewed as an action perpetrated by a malicious insider who is seeking retribution against an employer or engaged in a nefarious activity for profit. While these are certainly examples of how it often plays out, there is … Continue reading 9/24/2018: Dtex, Insider Threat, Privacy News: CEO Christy Wyatt Tells Enterprise Times UK How to Handle Negligent Insider Threats, CNBC Reports Insider Bribery on Rise, Wyatt to Speak at Forrester Forum on new Trusted Insider Strategy→

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Dtex Systems

Public and private sector organization in the US and abroad are increasing their focus on the insider threat. Last week, the Times (United Kingdom) circulated a special report featuring how organizations are using Dtex to counter insider fraud. Based o… Continue reading 9/10/18 – Dtex, Insider Threat, Privacy News: Sunday Times’ Insider Fraud Section Features Dtex, CEO Christy Wyatt to Speak at SINET UK, DOJ North Korean Hacker Indictment Highlights Human Vulnerabilities→

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Dtex Systems

Increasing insider threat rates that include incidents caused by malicious actors and negligent humans drove demand for user behavior intelligence during our fiscal 2018 year, which lead to a record-setting 12 month period for the company. With 321 per… Continue reading 9/4/18 – Dtex, Insider Threat, Privacy News: Dtex Announces Record Year, Adds New CFO and NSA Veteran to Team, Human Error Drives UK Data Breach Increase→

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Dtex Systems

Last week, Microsoft reported that it detected six internet domains that were set up by cyberattack groups associated with the Russian government. According to Microsoft: Last Week, Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) successfully executed a co… Continue reading 8/27/19 – Dtex, Insider Threat, Privacy News: Microsoft APT28 Shut Downs Highlight Insider Threat Risks, Tech Heavyweights Seek to Sidestep California Privacy Law→

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Dtex Systems

The Dtex 2018 Insider Threat Intelligence Report continues to lead industry discussions about how frequently the insider threat occurs in public and private sector organizations. Last week, CSO’s Christopher Burgess dove into the report in &#8220… Continue reading Monday, Aug. 6, Dtex in the News: The Pervasive Insider Threat, GDPR Creates Privileged User Security Problems, Vulnerable Humans Behind UnityPoint Data Breach→

Posted on July 30, 2018 by Dtex Systems

Last week, VentureBeat reporter Chris O’Brien took a deep look at some of our research about leading causes of data breaches in the State of California. In Daily horrors of cybersecurity detailed in California’s data breach reports, O&#8217… Continue reading Monday, July 30: Dtex, Insider Threat, Privacy in the News: California Data Breach Horror Stories Feature Vulnerable Insiders, Trump Administration Focusing on Privacy Regulation→

Posted on July 23, 2018 by Dtex Systems

It’s true that many of the most damaging data breaches are caused by trusted insiders who make mistakes and fall prey to attackers. There are also plenty of examples of malicious insiders who have caused chaos and driven loss after they decided t… Continue reading Monday, July 23: Dtex, Insider Threat, Privacy in the News: Top Ways Insiders Go Rogue, DOJ Shifts Focus to Election Security, HR Industry Eyes Importance of Privacy→

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Dtex Systems

Last week, Apple found out it had an insider threat active in its ranks. It was the type of insider that Dtex and the industry commonly refers to as a “leaver.” In this case, the leaver also happened to be a privileged user. A leaver is someone w… Continue reading Monday, July 16: Dtex, Insider Threat News: Privileged User Dents Apple Self-Driving Car Program; DOJ Says Russia Hacked Clinton Campaign, Issues Indictments Against Spies→