The 2023 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) Utilities Snapshot analyzes cyber threats in the utilities sector, examining 16,312 incidents with 5,199 confirmed breaches. Ransomware remains a major threat, responsible for 32% of breaches. System intrusion and web application attacks are the most common patterns, while social engineering incidents have decreased. External actors account for 83% of breaches, primarily for financial gain. The main attack methods include credential theft, phishing, and vulnerability exploitation. With personal and internal data exposure increasing, utilities must strengthen cybersecurity defenses and contribute data for better industry-wide insights.

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