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Verizon DBIR 2026: Vulnerability Exploitation Overtakes Credential Theft as Top Breach Vector

Verizon’s 2026 DBIR finds vulnerability exploitation has overtaken credential abuse as the leading breach vector, as AI accelerates attac…

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Verizon’s 2026 DBIR finds vulnerability exploitation has overtaken credential abuse as the leading breach vector, as AI accelerates attacks, patching delays worsen, and ransomware and third-party compromises continue to surge. The post Verizon DBIR 2026: Vulnerability Exploitation Overtakes Credential Theft as Top Breach Vector appeared first on SecurityWeek .

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