Verizon's 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report shows significant rise in global data breaches

From GlobeNewswire: 2025-04-23 00:01:00

Verizon Business released the 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), showing a significant rise in global data breaches, with EMEA experiencing a doubling of system intrusion breaches to 53%. The report analyzed over 22,000 security incidents and found a 30% increase in third-party involvement and a 34% surge in vulnerability exploitation globally. EMEA saw a decline in insider breaches by 41%, but still faces challenges in internal cybersecurity. The report emphasizes the need for businesses to strengthen internal controls and foster a culture of security awareness to combat the escalating threat landscape.

In addition, the report highlights a sixfold surge in espionage-motivated breaches in the manufacturing sector, increasing from 3% to 20%. Healthcare, Education, and Financial industries are also facing rising cybersecurity threats. Retail organizations have seen a 15% increase in cyber incidents, with attackers shifting focus from payment card data to customer credentials and business plans. The findings serve as a warning for businesses globally to enhance their cybersecurity defenses against evolving threats and protect vital assets amidst the digital landscape.



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