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Darknet Diaries · June 10, 2025 · 58m

The Insider: When the Threat Is Already Inside

Jack Rhysider
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The story of a bank employee who exploited their legitimate access to steal millions, revealing why insider threats are the hardest security problem.

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Insider threats exploit the trust environment — the same environment that enables productivity enables theft
Banks must give employees access to sensitive systems to do their jobs. This necessary trust environment is exactly what insiders exploit. You cannot eliminate the vulnerability without eliminating the functionality.
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The hedonic treadmill of insider theft — each theft requires more to feel worth the risk
The insider started with small thefts that felt thrilling. Over time, the thrill faded and larger thefts were needed to produce the same excitement, eventually leading to detection.
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