There has been a 450% surge in breaches containing usernames and passwords globally, according to a ForgeRock report. Unauthorized access was the leading cause of breaches for the third consecutive year, increasing year-over-year for the past two years, accounting for 43% of all breaches in 2020. The average cost of a breach in the U.S. increased to $8.64 million ‘ the highest in the world. Cybercriminals broadened their attack surfaces to include organizations of all sizes and across industries to seize valuable assets.
Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/06/08/unauthorized-access-breaches/