Bottom line: Insider attacks can have severe financial consequences, with Curry's extortion scam resulting in a loss of $7,540.92 for Brightly Software.
What's happening: Cameron Curry, a contractor for Brightly Software, stole corporate data and employee information over the course of six months, using the stolen data to threaten the company as his contract ended.
What to do: Security leaders should conduct regular vulnerability assessments and monitor for suspicious activity, particularly for contractors with extended access to sensitive data.