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Human error (employees tricked into providing credentials) was cited in nearly 43% of identity incidents.

PublisherSophos
ReportThe State of Identity Security 2026
Published12 May 2026
TopicsHuman Error, Social Engineering, Identity Attack

Published by Sophos in The State of Identity Security 2026, 12 May 2026. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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