Ekaru Security Incident

Technology Advisor Blog Click Happens - Human Error Remains The #1 Cyber Risk Posted by Ann Westerheim on 5/6/25 5:13 PM Tweet Every year, Verizon publishes a Data Breach Investigation Report (DBIR). The Verizon DBIR is one of the most comprehensive reports illustrating REAL security incidents and breaches, not just hypothetical "this could happen" warnings. The 2025 Report - the 18th annual report! - was published on April 23, 2025 and as usual, its full of inciteful information for both small business AND enterprise. To generate the report, the Verizon DBIR team analyzed 22,053 real-world security incidents, of which 12,195 were confirmed data breaches. What is The Difference Between a Cybersecurity Incident and a Breach? Incident: A security issue that affects how safe or available your information is - like something that disrupts access or puts data at risk. An accident affects the integrity, confidentiality, or availability of data. Breach: A more serious type of incident where data actually gets into the wrong hands. For example, a cyberattack that slows down your systems (like a DDoS attack) is usually just an incident, because no data is stolen. But that doesnt mean its not a big deal - it still needs attention. Cybersecuritys Silent Threat: Human Mistakes Breaches involving some sort of human error continue to be at the top of the list with human involvement at 60% . Most data breaches still involve people making mistakes . This usually can occur when you click a malicious link, sharing a password, or visiting a risky website. According to the 2025 Verizon Data Breach Report, 60% of breaches had some kind of human involvement . Even as attackers become more automated, simple human actions are often what let them in . Empowering Employees to Recognize and Resist Cyber Threats Thats why regular cybersecurity awareness training is so important. It helps your team spot threats before they become disasters. The bottom line? Your cybersecurity is only as...

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