# Why software defects are now the biggest security threat

> Cybersecurity headlines are most often made by attacks, but the fallout of accidental cyber incidents is fast becoming the primary threat to businesses.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/why-software-defects-are-now-the-biggest-security-threat?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69f892b089b2d56222aa663b)
- **Published:** 2026-05-04
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #cybersecurity #surface #software #threat #security #biggest #businesses #cyber
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