Which of the following is the MOST common contributor to cybersecurity breaches?

The correct answer is A. Human error. Human error is the most common contributor to cybersecurity breaches. Mistakes such as misconfigurations, falling for phishing attacks, or mishandling sensitive data often lead to vulnerabilities that are exploited by attackers. Addressing human error through training…

Submitted by fatima_kr· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Risk Management

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AHuman error
BAbuse of privileged accounts
CLack of control baselines
DLack of adequate password rotation

How the community answered

(42 responses)

A
88% (37)
B
7% (3)
C
5% (2)

Explanation

Human error is the most common contributor to cybersecurity breaches. Mistakes such as misconfigurations, falling for phishing attacks, or mishandling sensitive data often lead to vulnerabilities that are exploited by attackers. Addressing human error through training, awareness, and user-friendly controls is critical for reducing risk.

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#Human error#Cybersecurity breaches#Breach causes

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