32% of the top-targeted vulnerabilities are at least a decade old.

May 27, 2026

32% of the top-targeted vulnerabilities are at least a decade old. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Cisco Talos in May 2026. It covers topics including Vulnerabilities. The original data appears in 2025 Year In Review. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 3/23/2026

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32% of the top-targeted vulnerabilities are at least a decade old. This data was published by Cisco Talos and covers Vulnerabilities.

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This statistic comes from 2025 Year In Review, published by Cisco Talos on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://blog.talosintelligence.com/2025yearinreview/.

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This statistic relates to Vulnerabilities. Browse more statistics on Vulnerabilities or from Cisco Talos.

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32% of the top-targeted vulnerabilities are at least a decade old.

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