67% of data breaches start with a single click

Technology has accelerated, providing IT and security teams with more tools to combat increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. However, tactics used by cybercriminals are also evolving rapidly, with access to botnets and customer data readily available on the dark web. The report draws from data of almost 24 billion cyber attacks, highlighting prevalent attack techniques. Almost 67% of breaches start with a seemingly safe link, leading to attacks using phishing, vulnerability scanners, and botnets. Increased awareness and a layered approach are crucial in addressing cybersecurity risks.