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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.