The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) just dropped its H1 2025 Data Breach Report, and the numbers are already outpacing 2024 — 1,732 publicly reported compromises in just six months. If this trend continues, 2025 could be a record-breaking year for data breaches. Some Key Takeaways: * A 5% increase in breaches over 2024’s pace * Fewer mega breaches, but a huge jump in victim notices without root cause disclosures — now at 69% * Financial services and healthcare still the top targets * A surge in supply chain attacks and even physical breaches — yes, dumpster diving might be back * The danger of recycled data like reused logins and passwords https://www.idtheftcenter.org/publication/itrc-h1-2025-data-breach-report/ https://www.databreachtoday.com/topsy-turvy-data-breach-reality-incidents-up-victims-down-a-28995 Don’t forget: Plixer Field Guide Chapter 7 dives deep into Threat Mitigation — a perfect complement to this evolving cyber landscape. https://www.plixer.com/plixer-field-guide/ Stay secure, stay aware. Like, comment, and subscribe for more threat intelligence updates!
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