Cybercriminals exploit human error, malware, and stolen credentials to breach enterprise data. Phishing emails lure users into clicking malicious links, while malware—often seen only once—exploits OS vulnerabilities. Most web app breaches are financially motivated, with 40% of data breaches stemming from web app attacks. DDoS attacks act as smokescreens, distracting IT teams during breaches. Weak or stolen passwords are involved in 63% of incidents, and insider misuse often goes undetected for months. Effective defense requires data monitoring, virtual patching, insider threat detection, and robust application protection to stop breaches before data is compromised.

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