Findings from the Identity Theft Resource Center’s 2025 Data Breach Report reveal 2025 saw the highest number of breaches to date. Yet, the amount of victim notices decreased by 79% year-over-year — according to the report, this suggests malicious actors are moving away from the “mega-breaches” seen in 2024 in favor of frequent, precise attacks on valuable data sources.
Whether this trend will continue in 2026 remains to be seen. Nevertheless, with one month completed in 2026, Security magazine is reviewing 7 data incidents that made headlines in January.
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