Most insider incidents are unintentional: 62% were caused by negligent or compromised users.
Most insider incidents are unintentional: 62% were caused by negligent or compromised users. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Fortinet in October 2025. It covers topics including Insider risk, Negligent user, Compromised user. The original data appears in 2025 Insider Risk Report. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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Most insider incidents are unintentional: 62% were caused by negligent or compromised users. This data was published by Fortinet and covers Insider risk, Negligent user, Compromised user.
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This statistic comes from 2025 Insider Risk Report, published by Fortinet on October 16, 2025. You can view the original report at https://www.fortinet.com/resources/reports/insider-risk-report.
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This statistic relates to Insider risk, Negligent user, Compromised user. Browse more statistics on Insider risk or from Fortinet.