Panaseer Finds 'Toxic Combinations' Drive 70% of Major Breaches

Panaseer finds 'toxic combinations' drive 70% of major breaches

Panaseer reveals 70% of major cyber breaches stem from toxic combinations of minor risks compounding, causing greater vulnerabilities and severe consequences.

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Toxic Combinations: The Hidden Catalyst Behind 70 % of Today’s Major Breaches

In the evolving theatre of cyber-conflict, large-scale breaches are no longer just the result of a single dramatic failure—now they are nearly always the result of many smaller failures colliding. According to recent analysis by Panaseer—a specialist in continuous controls monitoring—the statistic that sets the alarm bells ringing is stark: 70 % of major breaches stem from “toxic combinations” of overlapping cybersecurity risks.Understanding the…

70 percent of major breaches caused by overlapping risks

New research from business risk specialist Panaseer shows that major breaches are being caused by toxic combinations -- overlapping risks that compound and amplify each other, until they form a critical vulnerability. The company analyzed 20 major breaches that have occurred over the past five years. In 14 of the 20 cases, it found clear evidence of compounding risks forming toxic combinations that magnified the overall impact. Examples include …