Verizon’s latest DBIR says vulnerability exploitation has surpassed stolen credentials as the top breach vector, with AI accelerating exploit development and at
Verizon's 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report indicates that AI is now the primary tool hackers use to exploit software vulnerabilities, accounting for 31% of recent cyber breaches. This method has surpassed stolen passwords as the leading attack vector. The report also highlights an increase in mobile phishing and supply chain attacks, alongside concerns about shadow AI risks. AI
IMPACT AI is increasingly weaponized by cybercriminals to exploit software vulnerabilities, posing a growing threat to organizations.