Why Are Unpatched Vulnerabilities a Serious Business Risk?
Unpatched vulnerabilities pose significant security threats to modern organizations, increasing susceptibility to data theft, financial losses, and reputational damage. According to a 2019 survey from the Ponemon Institute, 60% of breach victims said they were compromised due to known vulnerabilities they didn’t patch. A 2021 industry report also identified unpatched security vulnerabilities as a primary ransomware attack vector, with 56%…