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In the U.S., the confirmed cyberattack rate is 34%, two percentage points above the global average.

PublisherZoho
ReportThe State of Workforce Password Security in 2026
Published5 May 52025
TopicsAttack Rate, US, Global

Published by Zoho in The State of Workforce Password Security in 2026 , 5 May 52025. The figure is taken from the report as published; the full methodology is in the source.

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