All articles tagged with #insider threat
Originally Published 4 months ago — by TechRadar
A software developer named Davis Lu was sentenced to four years in prison for creating malware that sabotaged his employer's systems after being demoted, including a 'kill switch' that locked out all users, causing significant financial damage. The case highlights the risks of insider threats and the importance of cybersecurity measures.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, was flagged as a potential 'insider threat' by National Guardsman Sgt. DeRicko Gaither due to a 'Deus Vult' tattoo, a phrase associated with white nationalist groups. Gaither clarified that his complaint was not about a Jerusalem Cross tattoo, as Hegseth claimed, but specifically the 'Deus Vult' tattoo. This issue arose amid heightened military sensitivity following the January 6 Capitol riots. Hegseth has dismissed the concerns as 'Anti-Christian bigotry.'
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
Pete Hegseth, nominated for defense secretary, was previously barred from National Guard service during President Biden's inauguration due to concerns over a tattoo, which led to him being reported as a potential 'insider threat' by an intelligence officer.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PBS NewsHour
Pete Hegseth, nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a potential 'Insider Threat' due to a tattoo associated with white supremacist groups. Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran, has downplayed military extremism and criticized efforts to address it. His nomination raises concerns given his views on extremism and support for convicted war criminals. Hegseth claims he was unfairly labeled an extremist, impacting his role during Biden's inauguration.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by POLITICO
Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a potential 'Insider Threat' by a fellow service member due to a tattoo associated with white supremacist groups. Hegseth has downplayed the role of military members in the January 6 Capitol attack and criticized efforts to address extremism in the military. Concerns about his tattoos, including one reading 'Deus Vult,' have been raised, highlighting their association with extremist groups.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
Pete Hegseth, nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a potential 'Insider Threat' due to a tattoo associated with white supremacist groups. Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran, has downplayed military extremism and criticized efforts to address it. His nomination raises concerns given his controversial views on extremism and support for military personnel accused of war crimes. The issue highlights ongoing debates about extremism within the military ranks.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Chicago Tribune
Donald Trump's nominee for the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, has been flagged as a potential 'Insider Threat' due to tattoos linked to white supremacist groups. Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran, has downplayed military extremism and criticized efforts to address it. His nomination raises concerns given his controversial views on the Jan. 6 Capitol attack and support for convicted war criminals. Hegseth claims he was unfairly labeled an extremist, but a fellow Guard member raised concerns about his tattoos' associations with extremist groups.