Characteristics

The characteristics of the traditional inside computer fraudster are very similar to those of the hacker or other computer criminal, they are usually:

·         Bored with the routine of the job;

·         Hard workers;

·         Have large ego;

·         Intelligent;

·         Seldom take time off.

Many computer technicians have demonstrated a greater loyalty to the technology than to the organisation for which they work. This technology loyalty can create an attitude that any behaviour is acceptable if it is in the name of technology.

The following are possible indicators of insider computer fraud:

·         Access logs not reviewed;

·         Access privileges beyond those required to perform assigned job functions;

·         Exception reports not reviewed and resolved;

·         Lack of separation of duties in the data centre;

·         Production programs run at unusual hours.