Data leak
We've curated 36 cybersecurity statistics about data leaks to help you understand how sensitive information is being exposed and the evolving practices organizations are adopting to prevent breaches in 2025.
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Only 12% of organizations feel fully prepared to detect or respond to sensitive data being shared with GenAI tools.
59% of security leaders are very concerned about accidental employee data leaks over the next 12 months.
45% of respondents are very concerned about sensitive data being shared with generative AI tools like ChatGPT.
Only 26% of organizations feel fully prepared to respond effectively to accidental employee data leaks.
The average number of ransomware groups posting victim data per week in Q3 2025 was 25.
Of business leaders that said Gen Z employees leaked confidential information, 47% reported legal issues.
Of business leaders that said Gen Z employees leaked confidential information, 42% reported financial losses.
28% of business leaders say Gen Z employees shared Zoom clips or screenshots from confidential meetings.
24% of business leaders have seen Gen Z employees post behind-the-scenes product demos before launches.
Of business leaders that said Gen Z emplouyes leaked confidential information, 54% reported reputational damage.
41% say Gen Z employees have gossiped or shared private information with unauthorized people.
58% of companies have increased training due to concerns about Gen Z leaking company data.
Of business leaders that said Gen Z employees leaked confidential information, 52% reported client loss or damaged relationships.
21% of business leaders report encountering “rage videos” where private details were deliberately exposed.
About 23% of business leaders have seen Gen Z employees share inbox screenshots as “corporate cringe”.
18% of companies are considering increasing training and education on confidentiality due to Gen Z leaking company data.
Of business leaders that said Gen Z employees leaked confidential information, only 10% said the leak resulted in no serious consequences.
25% of business leaders say Gen Z employees posted screenshots of sensitive Slack or Teams chats online.
Of business leaders that said Gen Z employees leaked confidential information, only 10% said the leak resulted in no serious consequences.
47% of business leaders think it’s likely Gen Z employees would intentionally share confidential details on social media for content or engagement.