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Research, guides and analysis on phishing, social engineering and building secure behaviour in employees.
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The Keepnet hub for every year's Verizon DBIR analysis. Covers what the DBIR is, how it is built, year-by-year archive links, Keepnet's contributor relationship, and how to read the report effectively.
Statistics, benchmarks and research, with every figure sourced.
The 2026 Verizon DBIR covers 31,000+ incidents and 22,000+ confirmed breaches. For the first time, it measures voice and SMS phishing simulation results. Phone-centric simulations show a 40 percent higher click rate than email. Here's what security teams need to act on now.
Phishing simulation benchmarks help organizations evaluate their security awareness and identify areas for improvement. Learn how to use these benchmarks to strengthen your defenses.
Review the top findings from Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report and what they mean for ransomware, exploited vulnerabilities, and human risk.
The 2022 Gartner Cybersecurity Awareness Survey highlights key trends, challenges, and opportunities in security awareness programs. Learn how to bridge the gap between effort and impact by adopting core tactics, behavior-based metrics, and innovative strategies.
Verified 2026 phishing statistics: 62% human element (DBIR), ~3.8M APWG attacks (latest APWG full-year), multi-channel reference data, US/UK losses, and what security leaders should measure beyond training completion.
This blog post delves into how Phishing Risk Scores differ across industries, offering valuable insights to benchmark your organization’s security awareness. Learn how to use this data to strengthen your defenses and stay ahead of evolving cyber threats.
This blog post explores key cybersecurity statistics and facts for 2025, providing businesses with valuable insights into the latest cyberattack patterns. Analyze up-to-date cyber security stats and improve your cybersecurity strategies.
Explore 2026 smishing statistics backed by Verizon DBIR simulation medians (p. 50), APWG volume tracking and regional data, with what each number means for your program.
2026 vishing statistics grounded in Verizon DBIR pretexting and phone-centric simulation metrics. Separate from our smishing statistics guide on SMS/text channels.
The DBIR presents a fascinating analysis of the ongoing battle between external and internal threat actors. External actors continue to be the primary instigators of breaches, with criminal groups, lone hackers, and organized crime taking the lead. However, the report emphasizes the significant impact of internal actors, who account for a notable portion of incidents.
Human error remains the top cause of data breaches in 2026. Discover how mistakes like clicking phishing emails and weak passwords expose organizations, and how to reduce this risk.
Discover the latest security awareness training statistics. This blog offers a concise overview of the most recent data relevant to phishing awareness training, crucial for shaping your organization's cyber security training efforts.
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