27% of high-risk sensitive files contain digital data such as API keys, usernames, and account numbers

April 22, 2025

27% of high-risk sensitive files contain digital data such as API keys, usernames, and account numbers — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Rubrik Zero Labs in April 2025. It covers topics including Sensitive files, Sensitive data, API keys. The original data appears in The State of Data Security in 2025: A Distributed Crisis. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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27% of high-risk sensitive files contain digital data such as API keys, usernames, and account numbers This data was published by Rubrik Zero Labs and covers Sensitive files, Sensitive data, API keys.

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This statistic comes from The State of Data Security in 2025: A Distributed Crisis, published by Rubrik Zero Labs on April 22, 2025. You can view the original report at https://zerolabs.rubrik.com/reports/state-of-data-security-a-distributed-crisis.

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This statistic relates to Sensitive files, Sensitive data, API keys. Browse more statistics on Sensitive files or from Rubrik Zero Labs.

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27% of high-risk sensitive files contain digital data such as API keys, usernames, and account numbers

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