THE DANGERS OF INSIDER EMPLOYEE SYMPATHIZERS WITH KEYS TO YOUR DIGITAL KINGDOM
Do you have a problem employee hidden in plain sight?
In today's interconnected world, organizations are increasingly vulnerable to internal threats—not just from malicious employees but also from well-intentioned sympathizers. These individuals may or may not have harmful intent but have access to sensitive data and systems, which can inadvertently put your company at risk.
Insider threats often arise from employees with access to key systems, networks, and databases. A sympathizer with access to the "digital kingdom" might share sensitive data out of misplaced loyalty, personal grievances, or even a sense of moral responsibility, believing their actions are for the greater good.
The risks are significant. From leaked trade secrets to compliance violations, an insider's seemingly minor data incursion can result in catastrophic breaches of trust, legal consequences, and reputational damage. Moreover, sympathizers often operate under the radar, making detecting or preventing such threats difficult until it's too late.
To protect your organization, implement strict access controls, regular audits, and an organizational culture of security awareness. Train employees to understand the potential risks and ensure they know the consequences of stealing or sharing sensitive data, no matter their intentions.
The digital kingdom may be vast, but protecting it requires vigilance, trust, and constant attention to internal risks. Along with access controls, the best protection is limiting the amount of data that can be downloaded during a session without multiple-party authentication and authorization.
The data came from somewhere…
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Musk-hating hackers release names and addresses of every Tesla owner in the US with chilling symbol Elon Musk-hating hackers have doxxed Tesla owners in the United States, releasing an interactive map showing their names, addresses, phone numbers and emails. The disturbing website, called DOGEQUEST, also provides the locations of every Tesla showroom, charging station and the known residences of Department of Government Efficiency employees. It even lists FBI Director Kash Patel's home and uses a symbol of a Molotov cocktail as its cursor. The site's operators said they will only remove identifying information about Tesla drivers if they provide proof that they sold their electric vehicle amid a national boycott of the car maker. It is unclear where the hacker got the information about the Tesla owners, but it has caused a lot of concern - with Musk labeling it 'extreme domestic terrorism.' 'Encouraging destruction of Teslas throughout the country is extreme domestic terrorism!!' he wrote on X Tuesday night. The website says it 'neither endorses nor condemns any actions.' 'If you're on the hunt for a Tesla to unleash your artistic flair with a spray can, just step outside - no map needed,' it reads. 'At DOGEQUEST, we believe in empowering creative expressions of protest that you can execute from the comfort of your own home.' <Source> |
Bottom line…
Crazed hyper-partisans, especially progressive communist democrats and anarchists, can be found anywhere.
Protect your data with strong encryption, or be prepared to be screwed.
--- Steve
“Nullius in verba”-- take nobody's word for it!
"Acta non verba" -- actions not words
“Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.”-- George Bernard Shaw
“Progressive, liberal, Socialist, Marxist, Democratic Socialist -- they are all COMMUNISTS.”
“The key to fighting the craziness of the progressives is to hold them responsible for their actions, not their intentions.” – OCS "The object in life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane." -- Marcus Aurelius “A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves, and traitors are not victims... but accomplices” -- George Orwell “Fere libenter homines id quod volunt credunt." (The people gladly believe what they wish to.) ~Julius Caesar “Describing the problem is quite different from knowing the solution. Except in politics." ~ OCS