Exploits remained the most common initial infection vector for the sixth consecutive year, accounting for 32% of intrusions.
Exploits remained the most common initial infection vector for the sixth consecutive year, accounting for 32% of intrusions. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Mandiant in May 2026. It covers topics including Exploits, Initial Infection Vector, Intrusion. The original data appears in M-Trends 2026 Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Exploits remained the most common initial infection vector for the sixth consecutive year, accounting for 32% of intrusions. This data was published by Mandiant and covers Exploits, Initial Infection Vector, Intrusion.
Where does this data come from?
This statistic comes from M-Trends 2026 Report, published by Mandiant on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://cloud.google.com/security/resources/m-trends.
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This statistic relates to Exploits, Initial Infection Vector, Intrusion. Browse more statistics on Exploits or from Mandiant.