Verizon DBIR Says Software Vulnerabilities Aren’t Being Patched Quick Enough
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Verizon DBIR Says Software Vulnerabilities Aren’t Being Patched Quick Enough

Jun 1st, 2026 • 5 minView Source

Hackers are still trying to trick people to exploit an organization’s systems, but more breaches now with software vulnerabilities Stolen passwords, or credential abuse, are no longer the top way hackers breach systems, according to Verizon’s latest annual Data Breach …

Commercial risk teams are responding with tighter controls, scenario modeling, and broader collaboration across underwriting, claims, and cyber operations.

Leaders continue to prioritize resilience planning while balancing cost, coverage terms, and operational exposure in a changing market cycle.