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#6 CyberScoop general May 19, 2026 at 21:19 UTC

Attackers hit vulnerabilities hard last year, making exploits the top entry point for breaches

By Matt Kapko

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Verizon's 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) found that exploits are now involved in 31% of initial access vectors for breaches, marking a significant increase and making vulnerability exploitation the top entry point. The report emphasizes that patching velocity across industries lags dangerously behind attacker exploitation timelines. Security practitioners should treat unpatched edge devices and VPN appliances as critical exposure points.

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