Human error (employees tricked into providing credentials) was cited in nearly 43% of identity incidents.
Human error (employees tricked into providing credentials) was cited in nearly 43% of identity incidents. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Sophos in May 2026. It covers topics including Human Error, Social Engineering, Identity Attack. The original data appears in The State of Identity Security 2026. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Human error (employees tricked into providing credentials) was cited in nearly 43% of identity incidents. This data was published by Sophos and covers Human Error, Social Engineering, Identity Attack.
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This statistic comes from The State of Identity Security 2026, published by Sophos on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.sophos.com/en-us/resources/report/the-state-of-identity-security-2026.
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This statistic relates to Human Error, Social Engineering, Identity Attack. Browse more statistics on Human Error or from Sophos.