#17unit 1online security and payment system
Insider attacks
Threats originating from within an organization.
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Insider attacks
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Insider attacks originate from trusted employees who have access to privileged information. They are among the largest financial threats to e-commerce firms and can cause more damage than external attacks.
- Define insider attacks and explain why they are serious.
- Describe the role of trusted employees and privileged access.
- Explain why negligent insiders are also a major risk.
- Compare insider attacks to external attacks.