Prnewswire Record Number of Data Breaches Reported in 2025, Financial Sector Most Affected
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The Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reported a record 3,322 data compromises in 2025, marking the highest number in its 20 years of tracking. The financial services sector was the most breached, with 739 incidents, a slight increase from the previous year. This trend indicates ongoing vulnerabilities in the industry amidst growing cybersecurity challenges.
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