Data Breach Investigation Report
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Cybercrimes surged in 2024
As the Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report explains, we saw a record-high number of breaches—more than 10,000—with victims spanning 94 countries. We’ve tracked and analyzed that activity documenting the trends in attack patterns and arming you with information designed to help you in the ever-shifting cyber threat landscape.
The 2024 DBIR
Learn about the latest trends in real-world security incidents and breaches—to help protect your organization and help you evaluate potential updates to your security plan.
Key insights
We’ve tracked and analyzed that activity, documenting the trends in attack patterns and arming you with information designed to help you in the ever-shifting cyber threat landscape. Here’s some of what we learned.
Unveiling the 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report from Verizon Business
Why employees who self-report are the key to cybersecurity
The “human element,” which in cybersecurity refers to actions like human error and privilege misuse, has proven to be one of the biggest causes of cybersecurity breaches over the last several years.
Cybersecurity threats are on the rise
The 2024 DBIR analyzes more than 30k real-world security incidents and more than 10k data breaches across 94 countries, providing actionable insights leaders can use to keep their companies safe.
Tips & tricks to secure your business
Here are six tips that can help you better defend yourself from a cyber breach attempt and help keep your work intact.
Keep your technology with you at all times
Don't leave any computers, phones, tablets or USB drives unattended.
Update your software
Keep all software, operating systems and applications up to date with the latest security patches as soon as they're available.
Use multi-factor authentication
This extra step keeps threat actors out and can save you and your organization from a major issue.
Don't fall victim to social engineering
If a message looks suspicious, it's often is a phishing attempt. Don't click on any links and report the message as spam.
Don't share sensitive information over public WiFi
Instead, consider using a personal hotspot or 5G network service when working or sharing any sensitive data.
Follow your organization's incident response plan
In case you fall victim to a breach, make sure you know the steps your organization's incident response plan and follow them accordingly.