Attackers leverage third-party SaaS applications in 23% of incidents.

February 22, 2026

Attackers leverage third-party SaaS applications in 23% of incidents. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Palo Alto Unit 42 in February 2026. It covers topics including SaaS. The original data appears in 2026 Global Incident Response Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Attackers leverage third-party SaaS applications in 23% of incidents. This data was published by Palo Alto Unit 42 and covers SaaS.

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This statistic comes from 2026 Global Incident Response Report, published by Palo Alto Unit 42 on February 22, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/resources/research/unit-42-incident-response-report.

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This statistic relates to SaaS. Browse more statistics on SaaS or from Palo Alto Unit 42.

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Attackers leverage third-party SaaS applications in 23% of incidents.

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