Security · 1h ago
Human error tops list of data leak causes, study finds
A new report reveals that misconfigured databases, not sophisticated hackers, are the leading cause of data leaks, exposing millions of records. Human mistakes account for the majority of breaches, overshadowing external cyberattacks. Organizations are urged to prioritize configuration management to prevent accidental exposures.
Meridian48 take
While the headline may surprise, the finding underscores a persistent blind spot: even the best security tools fail if basic setup is botched.
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