Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report: 5 key takeaways

Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report indicates that the exploitation of vulnerabilities for initial breach access nearly tripled in 2023. Human errors factored into 68% of breaches, with phishing emails quickly clicked within seconds. Pure extortion attacks have increased, indicating a shift away from encryption ransomware. Meanwhile, generative AI has not yet significantly impacted the cyberattack landscape. The report also highlights the adaptive nature of threat actors in responding to cybersecurity defenses.