'These findings arent isolated incidents': A shocking number of workers would be willing to sell out their company data for money

Date:
Thu, 07 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

Description:
Amid rising cyber attacks and AI-driven threats, companies also need to
tackle insider threats that could be leaking sensitive data.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter One-fifth of workers have actually sold company information for money Many also use company money for fraudulent activity Training isn't enough protections need to be put in
place New research from Cifas aims to quantify insider threats by
highlighting how normalized workplace fraud has become including selling sensitive company data for money.

As many as one in five (18%) admit to having sold company login credentials for money, which could be the riskiest behavior observed by the company and proof that cyber protection against outsider attacks alone is no longer sufficient. But selling company information isn't the only risk, with workers also likely to carry out other dodgy activity that could be costing companies cash and their security. You may like Insider threats could be the biggest risk your business faces this year Employees are now more dangerous to their company than external hackers Many firms don't know what their workers are sharing with AI tools Latest Videos From Insider fraud is a growing risk for companies Around one-quarter believe it's acceptable to work for another competitor company secretly (24%) and believe expenses fraud is justifiable (24%), with 13% knowing someone who has used company funds for gambling or betting purposes.

In fact, getting into the company in the first place can often be immorally aided, with around a fifth (19%) knowing someone who's used fake job references to get hired.

"These findings arent isolated incidents," CEO Mike Haley explained. "They reflect a broader shift in workplace behaviours when faced with the opportunity to commit fraud."

Cifas highlighted the importance of employee wellbeing and company culture in ironing out fraud and instilling loyalty. "Equipping them with the right training not only strengthens organisational resilience, but it empowers people to recognise and challenge risky behaviours before they escalate," Director of Learning and Public Sector Rachael Tiffen explained. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting
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While training can go part of the way to sharing the risks with workers, companies must also take some accountability by employing insider threat monitoring, stronger identity verification and more robust background checks. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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