Takeaways from the 2023 Verizon DBIR: 9 Ways Hackers Can Use Files to Attack Your Organization

Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report reveals that system invasions have doubled in 2023, with financial gain being the lead motive. The paper shows ransomware, delivered predominantly through email campaigns, continues to be a leading threat. Business email compromise (BEC) attacks represent half of all social engineering attacks, and ransomware accounts for 24% of all breaches. Human error contributes to 74% of breaches. The report provides recommendations on threat prevention, highlighting solutions from cybersecurity firm Votiro.