Prior compromise was the top initial infection vector in ransomware operations at 30%, up from 15% in 2024.
Prior compromise was the top initial infection vector in ransomware operations at 30%, up from 15% in 2024. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Mandiant in May 2026. It covers topics including Ransomware, Prior Compromise, Initial Access. 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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Prior compromise was the top initial infection vector in ransomware operations at 30%, up from 15% in 2024. This data was published by Mandiant and covers Ransomware, Prior Compromise, Initial Access.
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.
What cybersecurity topics does this cover?
This statistic relates to Ransomware, Prior Compromise, Initial Access. Browse more statistics on Ransomware or from Mandiant.