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

A.
Hackers

B.
Industrial saboteurs

C.
Foreign intelligence officers

D.
Employees

Explanation:
Employees represent the leading source of computer crime losses. This can be through hardware theft, data
theft, physical damage and interruptions to services.
Laptop theft is increasing at incredible rates each year. They have been stolen for years, but in the past they
were stolen mainly to sell the hardware. Now laptops are also being stolen to gain sensitive data for identity
theft crimes. Since employees use laptops as they travel, they may have extremely sensitive company or
customer data on their systems that can easily fall into the wrong hands.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Losses caused by hackers can be high. However, this is rare in comparison to losses caused by employees.
B: Losses caused by industrial saboteurs can be high. However, this is very rare in comparison to losses
caused by employees.
C: Foreign intelligence officers are not a cause of computer crime losses.

Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2013, p. 457