31% of breaches now start with software vulnerabilities.

May 27, 2026

Breaches Software Vulnerabilities Initial Attack Vector

31% of breaches now start with software vulnerabilities. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Verizon in May 2026. It covers topics including Breaches, Software Vulnerabilities, Initial Attack Vector. The original data appears in 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 5/19/2026

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31% of breaches now start with software vulnerabilities. This data was published by Verizon and covers Breaches, Software Vulnerabilities, Initial Attack Vector.

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This statistic comes from 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report , published by Verizon on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.verizon.com/business/resources/reports/dbir/.

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This statistic relates to Breaches, Software Vulnerabilities, Initial Attack Vector. Browse more statistics on Breaches or from Verizon.

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31% of breaches now start with software vulnerabilities.

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