"A recent report by KnowBe4 found that cybersecurity incidents relating to human elements surged by 90% in 2025. Examples of ways these incidents can occur include social engineering attacks such as phishing or Business Email Compromise (BEC), risky or malicious behavior, and human error. According to the report, 93% of surveyed leaders reported incidents caused by cybercriminals exploiting employees. A 57% increase in email-related incidents means email remains the primary battleground."
"Human error persists as a critical vulnerability, according to the report, as 90% of organizations experience incidents caused by employee mistakes. Additionally, malicious insiders continue to threaten from within, accounting for incidents at 36% of organizations. A majority (97%) of cybersecurity leaders feel the need for increased budget allocations to bolster the security of the human element. AI applications saw a 43% increase in security incidents over the past 12 months, the second-largest increase across all channels."
Cybersecurity incidents related to the human element increased 90% in 2025. Social engineering attacks such as phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC), risky or malicious behavior, and human error are common vectors. Ninety-three percent of surveyed leaders reported incidents caused by cybercriminals exploiting employees. Email-related incidents rose 57%, and 64% of organizations experienced external attacks that exploited employees via email. Human error caused incidents at 90% of organizations, while malicious insiders accounted for incidents at 36% of organizations. AI-related incidents rose 43%, 32% reported deepfake increases, and 56% of employees are dissatisfied with company AI approaches.
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