Cybersecurity Dive cites Flashpoint’s State of Cyber Threat Intelligence Report.
“Of the 22.6 billion credentials and personal records exposed or stolen by threat actors last year, 13.8 billion came from the information sector.”
Flashpoint told Cybersecurity Dive that the information sector accounted for nearly 60% of all stolen records in 2022.
Why did the information sector drive most data breaches in 2022?
The information sector was responsible for the majority of stolen credentials and personal records because it concentrates vast amounts of third-party data in cloud and web-based environments.
How many credentials were exposed from the information sector?
Of the 22.6 billion credentials and personal records exposed or stolen in 2022, 13.8 billion originated from information sector organizations, accounting for three out of every five breached records.
How does Flashpoint source this intelligence?
Flashpoint’s findings are drawn from its State of Cyber Threat Intelligence Report, which analyzes breach disclosures, illicit market activity, misconfiguration exposure, and threat actor behavior across industries. Learn more in Flashpoint’s State of Cyber Threat Intelligence 2023 report.
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