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2026 Data Breach Investigations Report
Coverage of 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report in the Nexus archive.
- Verizon DBIR: Healthcare Fends Off Increased Social Engineering Attacks
Verizon's 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report reveals that the healthcare sector faces escalating social engineering attacks despite efforts to defend against them. While ransomware and vendor breaches remain persistent threats, the report highlights that evolving social engineering tactics are creating new vulnerabilities in the healthcare industry.
- Verizon DBIR: Enterprises Face a Dangerous Vulnerability Glut
Verizon's 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report finds that exploits are involved in 31% of initial access for breaches and patching is lagging behind. This indicates a significant vulnerability for enterprises. The report highlights the importance of timely patching to prevent breaches.