90 Data Breach Trends & Statistics for 2026
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A comprehensive statistical overview of data breach trends covering 2024-2025, drawing from IBM, Verizon DBIR, ITRC, and Huntress research. Key findings: 3,158 reported data compromises in 2024 with victim notices up 211%; average global breach cost reached $4.9M (up 10%); 95% of breaches involve human error; ransomware appeared in 44% of all 2025 breaches (up from 32%); financial services overtook healthcare as the most-breached industry. Industry breakdowns cover healthcare, education, manufacturing, financial services, and government. Prevention recommendations include EDR investment, employee training, passkeys, least-privilege access, and incident response planning.
