Verizon has released its Data Breach Investigation Report (DBiR) for year 2021. With 29,207 quality incidents analysed, of which 5,258 were confirmed breaches, the DBiR provides a comprehensive snapshot of the state of cybersecurity globally. Among the key stats were an 11% increase in phishing attacks, a 6% increase in ransomware, and the finding that a staggering 85% of breaches involved a human element.
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