Cybersecurity Statistics Highlight Rising Threats and Vulnerabilities

Key reports highlight rising threats, including a 44% increase in attacks exploiting public-facing applications, a 27-second record for eCrime breakout time, and a 50% year-over-year surge in ransomware incidents. Manufacturing remains the most targeted sector (27.7% of incidents), while phishing attacks—including QR code-based scams—rose 28%. Organizations struggle with data security fundamentals, with only 34% knowing where all their data resides and 47% leaving sensitive cloud data unencrypted. AI-driven threats grew 89% year-over-year, and insider risks cost businesses an average of $19.5 million annually.