Half of all cyberattacks start in your browser: 10 essential tips for staying safe

New research finds that 48% of cyberattacks involve your web browser - and AI is only making matters worse. Follow these best practices to protect yourself.

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Browser activity is involved in nearly half of all cybersecurity incidents.
• Attack vectors include malicious links, credential-harvesting scripts, and content injection.
• Following these key best practices will help you stay safe online.
  

Web browsers are among the top targets for today's cybercriminals, playing a role in nearly half of all security incidents, new research reveals.  

According to Palo Alto Networks' 2026 Global Incident Response report, an analysis of 750 major cyber incidents recorded last year across 50 countries found that, in total, 48% of cybercrime events involved browser activity. 

Individuals trying to connect to the web, including business employees, are exposed to ...