Robert Siciliano Identity Theft Expert www.IDTheftSecurity.com

The world’s biggest software maker has warned companies to expect an increase in “insider” security attacks by disgruntled, laid-off workers.

With millions losing their jobs their are a plethora of opportunities for insiders to plug in an iPod, thumdrive or other external source and steal client data, or other proprietary information.
Its been said before, company networks are like candy bars, hard on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. Insiders fearing the inevitable layoff begin to look for ways to profit from what is immediately within their grasps.

Stealing office supplies only takes them so far. But hundreds, even millions of records or company secrets is worth something to someone. Those on the inside usually know what its worth to who.

Verizon determined insider attacks equate to up to 18% of all breaches. McAfee further disclosed fraud equates to a trillion dollar price tag.

Maggie Shiels Technology reporter, BBC News does a great job Here

Robert Siciliano is and Identity Theft Expert and CEO of IDTheftSecurity.com he is a business builder, strategic marketer, security analyst, published author, television news correspondent. Delivers presentations on identity theft protection and personal security. Works with Fortune 1000, IT and startups. Launching, branding, messaging, representation, m&a facilitator, SEO and media. Current private equity projects include dynamic biometrics, credit card platform multi-factor authentication, security investigations and telemarketing fraud mitigation. Connect with him on LinkedIn

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