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Verizon DBIR 2026: The Human Element in 62% of Breaches

Verizon's 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report puts the human element in 62% of breaches and confirms attackers are pivoting to mobile and the browser. Here's what it means for your awareness program.

James Thornton·6/18/2026·4 min read