The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods HS122: Insider Threats in the Age of AI
Jan 13, 2026
The discussion dives into the alarming rise of insider threats, with recent data suggesting 83% of organizations are affected. AI and deepfake technology are highlighted as tools for creating fake employees that can compromise security. The hosts explore motives behind these attacks, including paycheck fraud and data theft. They debate the effectiveness of in-person onboarding versus a chain-of-trust verification system. Additionally, they advocate for a zero trust approach and emphasize the need for robust identity verification methods.
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Deepfakes Can Create Fake Hires
- AI enables deepfake 'employees' that infiltrate hiring pipelines and access systems.
- John Burke and John Attil Johnson cite 136 U.S. firms hit and $2.2M stolen in 2025 as evidence.
DOJ Case: Deepfake Hiring Ring
- John Burke recounts a DOJ case where a group used deepfakes to infiltrate 136 companies and steal $2.2M.
- He uses that example to urge organizations to move from curiosity to protective action.
AI Turns One Insider Into Many
- AI agents on teams amplify the damage a single insider can do.
- A compromised employee plus AI can act like a small team of infiltrators inside your org.
