securityweek.com·May 20, 2026
Verizon's 2026 DBIR reports that vulnerability exploitation has surpassed credential abuse as the primary breach vector, driven by accelerated AI attacks, worsening patching delays, and rising incidents of ransomware and third-party compromises.
Vulnerability exploitation has surpassed credential abuse as the primary breach vector, highlighting the urgent need for organizations to prioritize timely vulnerability management and patching strategies. With AI accelerating attacks and exacerbating patching delays, enhancing automated vulnerability scanning and remediation processes should be a critical focus for improving your security posture against ransomware and third-party compromises.