Malicious attackers are increasingly turning their attention to system vulnerabilities, devices at the perimeter of an organization’s network and third-party service providers, according to Verizon’s most recent data breach study. Additionally, ransomware and human error remain significant concerns. The Verizon 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) is based on the analysis of more than 22,000 security incidents and more than 12,000 confirmed breaches. This article distills the key takeaways from the DBIR and a related Verizon webinar that examined the findings and offered guidance on mitigating the identified risks. See “Stolen Credentials, Phishing and Vulnerability Exploits Are Key Attack Vectors, According to Verizon Data Breach Report” (Jul. 12, 2023).