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Insider Threat Matrix™Insider Threat Matrix™
  • ID: MT012.004
  • Created: 18th September 2024
  • Updated: 25th April 2025
  • Contributor: Arvydas Jonusauskas

Emotional Vulnerability

A subject’s emotional state is exploited by a malicious third party, particularly during periods of heightened stress, grief, or personal hardship. The third party leverages this vulnerability to manipulate the subject into revealing sensitive information or performing actions that could compromise the organization.