Research by Exabeam reveals that AI is significantly enhancing insider threats, now surpassing external attacks in frequency and impact. Insiders are using AI tools to facilitate data breaches, emphasizing the urgent need for advanced threat detection systems, particularly in sectors critical to national security. In India, where digital expansion is rapid, the risk from such threats could be intensified by external adversaries. The report urges organizations to adopt user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) and AI-driven monitoring to counteract these risks and calls for stricter regulatory measures to manage insider threats effectively, ensuring that security protocols evolve in line with technological advancements.