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For network intrusions, unpatched vulnerabilities were the root cause 21% of the time.

May 27, 2026

For network intrusions, unpatched vulnerabilities were the root cause 21% of the time. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by BakerHostetler in May 2026. It covers topics including Vulnerabilities, Network Intrusion, Network Security, Unpatched Vulnerabilities. The original data appears in 2026 Data Security Incident Response Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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Published on 3/26/2026

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What does this statistic say?

For network intrusions, unpatched vulnerabilities were the root cause 21% of the time. This data was published by BakerHostetler and covers Vulnerabilities, Network Intrusion, Network Security, Unpatched Vulnerabilities.

Where does this data come from?

This statistic comes from 2026 Data Security Incident Response Report, published by BakerHostetler on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.bakerlaw.com/the-risk-remains-mostly-the-same/.

What cybersecurity topics does this cover?

This statistic relates to Vulnerabilities, Network Intrusion, Network Security, Unpatched Vulnerabilities. Browse more statistics on Vulnerabilities or from BakerHostetler.

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