In its study of various organizations, the Ponemon Institute found that the most common cause of data breaches was:
A)Weak passwords.
B)Unattended computers.
C)Employee negligence.
D)Contract labor, such as consultants.
E)Poor antivirus software.

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The Ponemon Institute found that employee negligence was the most common cause of data breaches in their study of various organizations. This includes actions such as accidental disclosure, failure to follow security policies, and losing devices containing sensitive information.

In Its Study of Various Organizations, the Ponemon Institute Found