Major IT Attacks Mostly Caused Because Of Human Error: How Can That Be Stopped
Microsoft’s recent Windows outage was caused by an update error at Crowdstrike which is nothing but an error from its engineers. Human error remains a significant contributor as IT security incidents rise, with 15 percent of respondents reporting frequent occurrences and an additional 35 percent noting occasional lapses, a report said on Friday. “The persistence of human error as a leading cause of security breaches highlights the urgent need for continuous training and awareness programs within organisations,” said R Giridhar, Research Head at CIO&Leader. The report said that although the frequency of human errors has decreased from 22 percent in 2023 to 15 percent in 2024, the rise in rare incidents from 24 percent to 41 percent signals that human error remains a persistent concern. “Phishing attacks are identified as the most severe threat, with 50 percent of respondents rating them as highly severe, reflecting their prevalence and effectiveness,” said the report.
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