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Stronger Security Drives Ransomware Groups to Recruit From Within

September 1, 2026 · Dark Reading · Severity: CRITICAL

Some security researchers have observed an uptick in insider-assisted ransomware attacks, but malicious insiders pose other threats that cost companies millions.

Key Takeaways

  • Ransomware groups are increasingly recruiting insiders to assist in attacks.
  • Insider-assisted ransomware attacks are observed rising by security researchers.
  • Malicious insiders pose costly threats beyond just ransomware incidents.
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