The $50,000 Temptation: Why Cybercriminal Groups Now Directly Pay Employees for Network Access
The $50,000 Temptation: Why Cybercriminal Groups Now Directly Pay Employees for Network Access TL;TR The dynamic of the “Insider Threat” has fundamentally shifted. In 2026, cybercriminal syndicates are no longer relying solely on phishing to trick employees; they are treating them as business partners. Groups like Lapsus$ and various ransomware affiliates are offering life-changing sums