Insider threats refer to security risks posed by individuals within an organization, such as employees, contractors, or business partners, who have access to sensitive information or systems. These insiders may intentionally or unintentionally misuse their access privileges to commit fraud, steal data, disrupt operations, or cause other harm to the organization. Research in this area focuses on understanding the motivations and behaviors of insiders, developing tools and techniques to detect and prevent insider threats, and implementing effective security measures to mitigate these risks. By studying insider threats, researchers aim to help organizations better protect their data, assets, and operations from internal threats.