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Insider threat refers to malicious or negligent actions by employees, contractors, or other trusted individuals who misuse their access. In this scenario: The user logged in remotely after hours (unusual timing). Copied large amounts of data to a personal device (unauthorized exfiltration). These actions align with insider threat indicators, as they suggest potential data theft or misuse of privileges.
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D. Insider Threat An insider threat is the potential for an insider to use their authorized access or understanding of an organization to harm that organization.