Threat actors targeted data in 73% of cloud-related incidents.

May 27, 2026

Threat actors targeted data in 73% of cloud-related incidents. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Google Cloud in May 2026. It covers topics including Data, Cloud Attack. The original data appears in Cloud Threat Horizons Report H1 2026. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Threat actors targeted data in 73% of cloud-related incidents. This data was published by Google Cloud and covers Data, Cloud Attack.

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This statistic comes from Cloud Threat Horizons Report H1 2026, published by Google Cloud on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://cloud.google.com/security/report/resources/cloud-threat-horizons-report-h1-2026.

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