Private chats, policy drafts & executive emails exposed... Insider leaks that shaped the week’s headlines — and how they happened.

Private memos and texts revealed by insiders... Insider leaks that shaped the week’s headlines — and how they happened.

This Week in Leaks: From boardrooms to inboxes. DOE contracts, tax hikes, apology emails — and how they leaked.

This Week in Leaks: Job specs, procurement plans, and insider emails.

Why do insider risks remain one of the most persistent security challenges? Special NITAM edition.

From leaked salaries to unreleased films, this week’s leaks show just how widespread insider risks can be. Here’s what made headlines:

This Week in Leaks: What recent insider leaks could mean for you...

Another week, another wave of insider leaks. From stolen chip designs to classified military data, here are 5 leaks that made headlines this week. The U.S. Army soldier tried leaking Abrams tank details — TSMC employees accused of stealing 2 nm chip secrets — Confidential U.S. government documents exposed — DHS memo on military-backed deportations leaked — Insider revealed North Korean IT infiltration schemes.

Why watermarking is the future of insider risk management.

People think proactive security practices are annoying, cumbersome, and even ineffective. But forensic watermarking and related security solutions like multi-factor authentication are effective tools for combating insider threats and securing sensitive information today's complex workplace environments. Rife with information ready to be leaked, businesses with private or classified information need to protect their assets from potential saboteurs.

Information often travels faster than leadership can manage, especially when an internal crisis stirs discontent among employees. When sensitive data leaks from an organization from an insider, a self-feeding cycle of fear, reactionary measures, and erosion of trust can begin. This phenomenon, the leak doom loop, disrupts productivity, undermines confidence, and in some extreme cases jeopardizes the entire enterprise.

Insider threats in finance pose significant risks to sensitive data, reputation, and can land institutions in hot water – but, there are proactive strategies like forensic watermarking, encryption, and real-time monitoring that can help protect sensitive information and prevent costly repercussions.

Modern threats to intellectual property extend beyond external hackers; they often originate from within. Insider leaks, accidental disclosures, and mismanagement of sensitive files are major vulnerabilities that are all too common.

File sharing, whether via a network drive, portable storage device, air drop, email, or a myriad of other ways, is an essential part of communicating information. From sensitive client data to confidential internal communications and contracts, organizations must prioritize the security of their shared documents and files to prevent data leaks, cyberattacks, and breaches.

Safeguarding sensitive information is not optional; it's necessary, and expected. For organizations of any size (and individuals for that matter), data security is foundational to maintaining trust, protecting intellectual property, and ensuring compliance with auditing and regulation standards. Among the many risks in data security, three terms often appear: data exfiltration, data theft, and data leaks. While each involves the unauthorized release of information, they have unique characteristics and implications for an organization's security strategy. Let’s clearly define the differences, explore the causes, and outline preventive strategies using data monitoring, leak prevention, deterrence, and mitigation.