How corporate cuts could cause cybersecurity crisis

A new study warns that companies announcing mass layoffs may inadvertently increase their risk of cyberattacks. Researchers found that layoffs could lead to negative emotions amongst staff, potentially resulting in poor cybersecurity practices or even revenge attacks from disgruntled former employees. Budget cuts could also leave critical cybersecurity measures underfunded. However, the research suggests that strong corporate social responsibility practices may help protect against this increased cyber vulnerability.