Bad Leavers
Former Philips engineer convicted of trade secret theft
A Chicago jury found Chih-Yee Jen guilty of stealing Philips X-ray technology secrets for a Chinese competitor, the US Department of Justice said.
28 October 2026
Research Correspondent
Hannah Lowe
Studies, surveys and insider threat data
Hannah Lowe covers the research behind the headlines, from academic studies to industry surveys on the cost and frequency of insider incidents.
She looks closely at how figures are gathered so readers can judge how far to trust them.
Latest from Hannah
Insider Threat
China spying case collapse exposes failings, MPs find
A parliamentary inquiry has criticised prosecutors and government officials over the abandoned case against two men, but found no evidence of political interference.
28 October 2026
Insider Threat
Royal Navy sailor faces court over alleged attempt to spy for Russia
Intelligence specialist Teddy Young has been remanded in custody after being charged under the National Security Act over alleged efforts to supply military information to Russia.
28 October 2026
Disgruntled Employees
Former industrial company engineer charged over data extortion
US prosecutors allege Daniel Rhyne used an administrator account to disrupt his employer’s systems and demanded 20 Bitcoin, then worth about $750,000.
28 October 2026