Phishing was the leading cause of data security incidents, accounting for 30%.
Phishing was the leading cause of data security incidents, accounting for 30%. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by BakerHostetler in May 2026. It covers topics including Phishing, Data Security Incident Cause. The original data appears in 2026 Data Security Incident Response Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Phishing was the leading cause of data security incidents, accounting for 30%. This data was published by BakerHostetler and covers Phishing, Data Security Incident Cause.
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This statistic comes from 2026 Data Security Incident Response Report, published by BakerHostetler on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.bakerlaw.com/the-risk-remains-mostly-the-same/.
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