Which of the following groups represents the leading source of computer crime losses?

The correct answer is D. Employees. Employees (insiders) consistently represent the greatest source of computer crime losses across industry studies and security reports. Insiders possess legitimate access to systems, knowledge of internal processes, and the ability to bypass perimeter defenses entirely. Threats…

Submitted by fatima_kr· Apr 18, 2026Risk Identification, Monitoring and Analysis

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AHackers
BIndustrial saboteurs
CForeign intelligence officers
DEmployees

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A
6% (2)
B
3% (1)
C
3% (1)
D
88% (30)

Explanation

Employees (insiders) consistently represent the greatest source of computer crime losses across industry studies and security reports. Insiders possess legitimate access to systems, knowledge of internal processes, and the ability to bypass perimeter defenses entirely. Threats range from deliberate fraud and data theft to accidental misuse. While external actors like hackers garner more media attention, the combination of access, opportunity, and knowledge makes employees the most statistically significant source of loss in organizations.

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