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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According to the Ponemon Institute, employee negligence was the most common cause of data breaches. This includes things like accidentally sending sensitive information to the wrong person, falling victim to phishing scams, or failing to properly secure devices containing sensitive information.

In Its Study of Various Organizations, the Ponemon Institute Found