Data Security , Application security , Risk Assessments/Management Internal threats now pose the biggest risk to companies May 5, 2026 Share By SC Staff Internal threats now represent more than half of all cyber incident cases, with a significant rise observed in the past year, based on information published by Tech Radar. New data from Orange Cyberdefense reveals that internal threats have escalated to 57%, surpassing external threats for the first time. Employee misuse accounts for 45% of these internal incidents, while hacking remains steady at 31%. The rise in shadow IT, where employees use unapproved tools, and the exploitation of everyday employee behavior by hackers are key drivers. Employee devices are involved in over half of incidents (53%), and identity attacks have also increased from 10% to 17%. Senior Security Researcher Carl Morris noted that employee misuse can be as damaging as sophisticated breaches, with attackers increasingly using policy workarounds as entry points. Orange Cyberdefense recommends that companies tighten access controls, implement multi-factor authentication, and acknowledge the growing internal risk landscape to shrink their attack surface. Source: Tech Radar SC Staff Related Data Security Public voter data poses privacy risks, analysis finds SC Staff May 5, 2026 Noah M. Kenney, founder of consultancy Digital 520, conducted research using voter data from Travis County, Texas, and Robeson County, North Carolina. Security Operations U.S. state health insurance marketplaces reportedly shared user data with tech giants SC Staff May 5, 2026 The investigation by Bloomberg revealed that these trackers, commonly used for website analytics and bug identification, were misconfigured on healthcare exchange sites, leading to the collection and sharing of personal data. Data Security Instructure confirms data breach, ShinyHunters claims responsibility SC Staff May 4, 2026 Instructure, known for its Canvas learning management system, disclosed the breach on Friday and stated that personal information of users was exposed. Related Events Cybercast Beyond the Hype: The Cybersecurity Trends CISOs are Keeping an Eye on in 2026 On-Demand Event Cybercast Beyond the data perimeter: Why next-generation DSPM is the foundation for modern data security On-Demand Event Virtual Conference Securing the Future of Finance: Strategies to Counter Modern Cyber Threats On-Demand Event Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe Related Terms Block Cipher British Standard 7799 Browser Common Gateway Interface (CGI) DLL Injection Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Digital Envelope Digital Signature Standard (DSS) Dynamic Link Library Risk Assessment You can skip this ad in 5 seconds