of breaches involve the human element; convenience (60%) now leads deliberate-misuse motive ahead of financial gain (33%)
~62%observed
| Value kind | observed — Reported measurements, counts, and specifications keep the precision and scope stated by their source; an exact specification is not treated as a range. |
|---|---|
| As of | 2026 |
| Source | Verizon 2026 DBIR (22,000+ breaches) · Human element present in 62% of breaches; privilege-misuse motives: convenience 60%, financial 33% (Verizon 2026 DBIR) |
| Review | checking…review by 2027-06-01 · fast cadence |
| Recorded changes | last 2026-07-03 · 2 revisions tracked |
| Claim id | of-breaches-involve-the-human-element |
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