"Web browsers are among the top targets for today's cybercriminals, playing a role in nearly half of all security incidents, new research reveals. According to Palo Alto Networks' 2026 Global Incident Response report, an analysis of 750 major cyber incidents recorded last year across 50 countries found that, in total, 48% of cybercrime events involved browser activity. Individuals trying to connect to the web, including business employees, are exposed to cyberthreats on a daily basis."
"Palo Alto Networks security researchers listed some of the most common threats we face through our browsers today -- phishing and malicious links, credential-harvesting pages, spoofed websites, and even Clickfix, a covert initial access method that lures you into accidentally performing malicious actions through fake online instructions or alerts. As our browsers -- these ubiquitous applications for accessing the internet -- have become security minefields, it's a good time to review some best practices for staying safe online."
Palo Alto Networks analyzed 750 major cyber incidents across 50 countries and found that 48% of cybercrime events involved browser activity. Browser-based attack vectors include phishing, malicious links, credential-harvesting pages, spoofed websites, and Clickfix, a covert method that tricks users into performing malicious actions via fake instructions or alerts. Successful browser intrusions can result in surveillance, data theft, ransomware infections, and financial damage. Daily web access by individuals and employees exposes them to threats, and following browser security best practices—starting with keeping browsers updated—reduces the risk of becoming a cyber victim.
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