Something that is the frequent cause of mistakes? [closed]

Let's imagine a hypothetical business: Mistake Corp. Mistake Corp makes a lot of mistakes, and as it turns out, the reason they make these mistakes is typically the same. 90% of the time Mistake Corp makes a mistake, it's because of misinformation. I suppose misinformation is the opposite of a linchpin for Mistake Corp.

I'd like to be able to use the word like so: "Misinformation is the [anti-linchpin] of Mistake Corp"

What non-ambiguous word, other than "anti-linchpin", can I use to describe something that is a frequent cause for mistakes to those who aren't as English-savvy?

Solution 1:

I'd say that misinformation is the pitfall for Mistake Corp.

A hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty:
‘There are obvious pitfalls of such behavior, if it ever developed into a habit.’

They indeed seem to fall in time and again; check the box for unsuspected...

Reference:
https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/pitfall

Solution 2:

I would suggest bane. The second definition from Merriam-Webster:

2. a source of harm or ruin

In context, you can say "Misinformation is the bane of Mistake Corp." The word is often used in play with boon, an antonym. For example, "The bane and boon of business."

You might also consider curse. The fifth definition in Merriam-Webster:

5. a cause of great harm or misfortune

In context: "Misinformation is a constant curse for Mistake Corp."