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Verizon DBIR: Vulnerability Exploits Overtake Credentials as Top Access Vector

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 08:40 AM UTC·Source: Infosecurity Magazine

Updated: Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 09:00 AM UTC

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Verizon DBIR finds 31% of data breaches began with software flaws last year

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Verizon DBIR finds 31% of data breaches began with software flaws last year
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Originally published by Infosecurity Magazine on May 20, 2026.

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