IT departments leak most data - usually on a Tuesday

Martin Courtney
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Techies and customer service staff are first in queue for interrogation when sensitive information disappears, survey finds

IT staff are the most likely culprits when it comes to leaking sensitive company information, according to a survey on insider threats published by security firm Orthus this week, with those workin...

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