# Cybersecurity risks from human error and social engineering > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cybersecurity-risks-from-human-error-and-social-engineering > Updated: 2026-10-15T11:00:39.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. A Kaseya cybersecurity report identifies human error as a primary threat to the industry, with 68% of surveyed IT professionals citing it as their main concern for the upcoming year. The research, which surveyed over 1,100 professionals across 60 countries, notes that among organizations experiencing security incidents, four of the top five contributing factors were linked to human behavior, specifically poor user practices or gullibility (41%) and a lack of end-user training (40%). Further analysis highlights specific regional impacts and the necessity of training. In the Dominican Republic, for example, 32% of the 535 million recorded cyberattack attempts in 2025 involved phishing and social engineering. Experts suggest that addressing these risks requires continuous institutional coordination and investment in personnel training to complement technological infrastructure. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-15: FamousSparrow hackers target Central American governments Cyberespionage group FamousSparrow has targeted Central American governments using ‘SparroWocky’ malware to steal strategic data, with Panama identified as a high-priority target. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cybersecurity-risks-driven-by-human-error-and-social-engineering ### 2026-10-12: Kaseya report identifies human error as top cybersecurity threat A Kaseya cybersecurity report finds that 68% of IT professionals view human error as their top threat, citing social engineering and lack of training as major vulnerabilities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kaseya-report-identifies-human-error-as-top-cybersecurity-threat --- Cite as: Cybersecurity risks from human error and social engineering. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cybersecurity-risks-from-human-error-and-social-engineering