The global average cost of a data breach fell to $4.44 million, marking the first decline in five years.

July 30, 2025

The global average cost of a data breach fell to $4.44 million, marking the first decline in five years. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by IBM in July 2025. It covers topics including Data breach cost. The original data appears in Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025. For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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