US Data Breaches: Slowing Down but Still on Track for Record-Breaking Year!
Data breaches may have slowed in Q3 2025, but the US is still racing toward a record year. With nearly 202 million victims already, we’re just 640 incidents away from a data breach bonanza. Stay vigilant, as cyber-attacks remain the top culprit, with physical attacks making their own sneaky comeback.
Hot Take:
It seems like US companies are finally catching on to the cybersecurity game, but just like my New Year’s resolution to eat healthier, it’s a slow progress. While the numbers might look promising, we’re still on track for a record year of data breaches. So, maybe it’s time for companies to stop passing the buck and start passing the firewall upgrade budget.
Key Points:
- Q3 2025 saw 835 data breaches, a decrease from the first half of the year.
- 23 million victim notices were issued, down from 165.7 million in the first half.
- Cyber-attacks accounted for 83% of breaches.
- Financial services were the most affected sector with 188 compromises.
- 71% of data breach notices lacked details on the incident in Q3 2025.
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