As of October 2023, the human element was involved in 68 percent of data breaches worldwide. Ransomware or extortion accounted for 32 percent, while errors contributed to 28 percent of incidents. Third-party factors, including software vulnerabilities, were involved in 15 percent of breaches.
Profit from the additional features of your individual account
Currently, you are using a shared account. To use individual functions (e.g., mark statistics as favourites, set
statistic alerts) please log in with your personal account.
If you are an admin, please authenticate by logging in again.
Learn more about how ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ can support your business.
Verizon. (May 1, 2024). Share of factors contributing to data breaches worldwide as of October 2023 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 27, 2026, from /statistics/1497591/causes-of-cyber-breaches-worldwide/
Verizon. "Share of factors contributing to data breaches worldwide as of October 2023." Chart. May 1, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 27, 2026. /statistics/1497591/causes-of-cyber-breaches-worldwide/
Verizon. (2024). Share of factors contributing to data breaches worldwide as of October 2023. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: July 27, 2026. /statistics/1497591/causes-of-cyber-breaches-worldwide/
Verizon. "Share of Factors Contributing to Data Breaches Worldwide as of October 2023." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 1 May 2024, /statistics/1497591/causes-of-cyber-breaches-worldwide/
Verizon, Share of factors contributing to data breaches worldwide as of October 2023 ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, /statistics/1497591/causes-of-cyber-breaches-worldwide/ (last visited July 27, 2026)
Share of factors contributing to data breaches worldwide as of October 2023 [Graph], Verizon, May 1, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1497591/causes-of-cyber-breaches-worldwide/
