According to the Verizon 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), exploitation of vulnerabilities saw a sharp 34% increase as an initial access vector compared to the previous year. This places it among the top methods attackers use to infiltrate organizations, alongside phishing and credential theft. The message is clear: even one unpatched vulnerability on your website can lead to data breaches, service downtime, and long-term reputational damage. The good news? These threats are preventable.