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Surge in Malicious Insider Threats in Australia

Surge in Malicious Insider Threats in Australia

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 16:10 UTC

Recent research by Mimecast indicates that malicious insider incidents in Australia have surpassed negligence-based threats for the first time. The report reveals that 41% of Australian organizations experienced an increase in malicious insider incidents over the past year, highlighting a significant shift in the threat landscape, particularly across email and collaboration platforms.

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2026-03-04
Mimecast report published showing rise in insider threats
2026-03-05
Article published detailing findings of Mimecast report

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