The Activist (Media Leaker)
A top performer, this insider will become privy to some internal communications of corporate executives about compensation. Through chats and emails that were mistakenly shared, she learns about helicopter rides and extravagant dinners on the company dime, sees conversations about whether to fire mid-level managers who didn't seem smart enough, and even disparaging and sexist remarks about a female admin assistant. This employee gets frustrated and decides she’s had enough. She shifts her hours so she can surreptitiously document her colleague's comments over a period of weeks or months. When she’s ready to quit, she’ll take the dirt and send it straight to a national media publication.
Indicators: May appear to be stressed or depressed. Seeks access to sensitive company information, is active on servers at unusual hours, and shows a spike in downloading activity.