In the fastest cases, attackers moved from initial access to data exfiltration in 72 minutes, four times faster than the previous year.
In the fastest cases, attackers moved from initial access to data exfiltration in 72 minutes, four times faster than the previous year. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Palo Alto Unit 42 in February 2026. It covers topics including Initial Access, Data Exfiltration. 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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In the fastest cases, attackers moved from initial access to data exfiltration in 72 minutes, four times faster than the previous year. This data was published by Palo Alto Unit 42 and covers Initial Access, Data Exfiltration.
Where does this data come from?
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.
What cybersecurity topics does this cover?
This statistic relates to Initial Access, Data Exfiltration. Browse more statistics on Initial Access or from Palo Alto Unit 42.