2020 Data Breach
Investigations ReportStay ahead of threats with insights from 3,950 confirmed breaches.
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Cut to the chase.
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Keep your team informed of danger or help stakeholders throughout your organization understand the need for improved security. Get the executive-level view of the latest threats.
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70%
of breaches were caused by outsiders.
86%
of breaches were financially motivated.
43%
of breaches were attacks on web applications, more than double the results from last year.
27%
of malware incidents can be attributed to ransomware.
Resources
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Threat-readiness insights for
COVID-19Read the articleAnalyzing the challenges and potential consequences of COVID-19 on the data breach landscape.
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DBIR quick hits
View the infographicIf knowledge is power, this infographic is a quick recharge for your security strategy, with the report’s top insights in an easy-to-consume format.
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2020 DBIR webinar
Listen inWalk through the insights of the 2020 DBIR with our experts to see how cybersecurity threat patterns are changing. The webinar series examines possible implications for your security program.
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2017 Data Breach Investigations Report
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2020 Mobile Security Index
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2019 Payment Security Report
Read the reportOur annual report on payment card security and compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.
