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In 2025, stolen credentials were linked to 22% of data breaches.

May 27, 2026

In 2025, stolen credentials were linked to 22% of data breaches. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Cognyte in May 2026. It covers topics including Stolen Credentials, Data Breach. The original data appears in 2026 Threat Landscape Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 4/21/2026

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What does this statistic say?

In 2025, stolen credentials were linked to 22% of data breaches. This data was published by Cognyte and covers Stolen Credentials, Data Breach.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from 2026 Threat Landscape Report, published by Cognyte on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://engage.cognyte.com/s/9a9d013a/?page=1.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to Stolen Credentials, Data Breach. Browse more statistics on Stolen Credentials or from Cognyte.

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