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Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report: Key Findings and Trends

The 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) from Verizon provides a critical overview of the global cybersecurity landscape, analyzing over 30,000 security incidents and a record 10,626 confirmed data breaches across 94 countries.

This 17th edition highlights significant trends, including the escalating exploitation of vulnerabilities, the continued prevalence of ransomware and extortion tactics, and the evolving nature of social engineering attacks. The report details how threat actors leverage various methods, from phishing and pretexting to system intrusions, impacting diverse industries and regions worldwide.

Key findings offer actionable intelligence for organizations to understand and bolster their defenses against sophisticated cyber threats. Learn about the primary actors, their motivations, the data most targeted, and the crucial role of human factors in cybersecurity incidents.

For deeper insights and the full report, visit Verizon's official DBIR page.

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