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Human Error Is Still Wreaking Havoc on
Business Security
By Aaron Drapkin, Lead Writer, Tech.co
Despite the increasingly diverse, sophisticated, and dangerous threat landscape awaiting businesses
online in 2024, critical mistakes made by employees are still the catalyst for a huge proportion of data
breaches and other cyberattacks.
Tech.co’s recent survey of over 1,000 business leaders, found that “phishing attacks”, “computer
viruses” and “employee error” (such as sending an email to the wrong person) were the three most
commonly identified causes of data breaches that occurred in 2023.
Recognizing the threat that comes from within a company from staff who haven’t had sufficient training
and aren’t following company guidelines is crucial - but mitigating the risks requires a fundamentally
human approach.
What Actually Counts as “Human Error”?
“Human error” is the phrase typically used to describe unintentionally damaging actions committed by
employees that inadvertently lead to data breaches.
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