For the first time in 2010, businesses reported they were losing more money to theft of electronic data than physical goods, said risk consultancy Kroll Inc. The company, which surveyed business managers from around the world, also reported that most managers surveyed said that the fraud was an “inside job” by the company’s own employees.
The following action steps can help you spot employee theft and fraud earlier, and minimize opportunities for theft:… [704 word article, January 2011]