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Insider risk costs soar as AI reshapes workplace data

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Insider risk now costs organisations an average USD $19.5 million a year as AI reshapes data access and employee negligence drives losses.
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NCC warns of surge in ransomware & insider threats

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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NCC flags fourth straight monthly rise in ransomware attacks and growing efforts by major gangs to recruit insiders and cyber staff.
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Ransomware gangs step up insider recruitment, says NCC

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Ransomware gangs are stepping up efforts to recruit insiders, warns NCC Group, as December 2025 attacks jump 13% to 784 globally.
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OWASP unveils first Top 10 risks for agentic AI use

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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OWASP has launched its first Top 10 list for agentic AI, warning autonomous systems act as a powerful but risky new digital workforce.
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Human-linked cyber incidents surge as AI use grows

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Human-linked cyber incidents have surged 90% as AI embeds deeper in workplaces, with security leaders warning of rising email and deepfake attacks.
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NTT DATA & Rubrik enhance global ransomware protection

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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NTT DATA and Rubrik have unveiled a global partnership to bolster ransomware protection for Fortune 500 firms, enhancing cyber recovery services and resilience.
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Zendesk exploit allows phishing scams, CloudSEK reports

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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CloudSEK's latest report reveals how cybercriminals exploit Zendesk's subdomain feature to create convincing phishing scams, risking brand trust and security.