US Data Breaches Reach Record High in 2025
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The number of data compromises in the US hit a record high of 3332 in 2025, a 5% increase from the previous year. Despite the rise in breaches, the number of individual victims decreased significantly to 279 million from 1.4 billion in 2024. The financial services sector was the most impacted, accounting for 22% of all compromises. The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) warned that such incidents impose a "cyber tax" on consumers and businesses, with 38% of small businesses raising prices to cover remediation costs. Additionally, 70% of breach notices lacked information on the type of attack, making it difficult for victims to assess their risk. The report also highlighted the mental health impact on victims, with 88% experiencing negative consequences such as increased spam and phishing attempts.
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29.01.2026 14:45 1 articles · 23h ago
US Data Breaches Reach Record High in 2025
In 2025, the US experienced a record high of 3332 data compromises, a 5% increase from the previous year. The number of individual victims decreased significantly to 279 million from 1.4 billion in 2024. The financial services sector was the most impacted, accounting for 22% of all compromises. The ITRC warned of the financial and mental health consequences for victims, with 38% of small businesses raising prices to cover remediation costs and 88% of victims experiencing negative consequences such as increased spam and phishing attempts.
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The number of US data compromises in 2025 reached 3332, a 5% increase from 2024.
First reported: 29.01.2026 14:451 source, 1 articleShow sources
- US Data Breaches Hit Record High but Victim Numbers Decline — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 29.01.2026 14:45
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The number of individual victims in 2025 was 279 million, down from 1.4 billion in 2024.
First reported: 29.01.2026 14:451 source, 1 articleShow sources
- US Data Breaches Hit Record High but Victim Numbers Decline — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 29.01.2026 14:45
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The financial services sector was the most impacted, accounting for 22% of all compromises.
First reported: 29.01.2026 14:451 source, 1 articleShow sources
- US Data Breaches Hit Record High but Victim Numbers Decline — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 29.01.2026 14:45
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38% of US small businesses raised prices to cover the costs of remediation and recovery.
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- US Data Breaches Hit Record High but Victim Numbers Decline — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 29.01.2026 14:45
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70% of breach notices sent to victims included no information on the type of attack.
First reported: 29.01.2026 14:451 source, 1 articleShow sources
- US Data Breaches Hit Record High but Victim Numbers Decline — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 29.01.2026 14:45
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88% of breach victims experienced at least one negative consequence, such as increased spam or phishing attempts.
First reported: 29.01.2026 14:451 source, 1 articleShow sources
- US Data Breaches Hit Record High but Victim Numbers Decline — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 29.01.2026 14:45