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While the majority of employees avoid risky behaviors, a small subset makes them a habit, posing a significant cybersecurity challenge, according to Mimecast. 48% of employees engaged in behaviors that exposed their organizations to cyber risk, with browsing violations being the most common (36% of users). Browsing violations, unlike phishing and malware events, do not directly impact security. However, they can increase the likelihood of encountering malware or online scams. Impersonation phishing widespread across sectors … More → The post When risky cybersecurity behavior becomes a habit among employees appeared first on Help Net Security.

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