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The Average Cost of a Data Breach Rises to $5 Million

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The Average Cost of a Data Breach Rises to $5 Million

IBM's latest Cost of a Data Breach Report documents a global average breach cost reaching $4.99 million, reflecting a continued upward trend in financial impact. The report identifies artificial intelligence (AI)-backed attacks as a contributing factor to the rising costs.

Why it matters: Breach response teams and security leaders need updated financial models for budget planning and breach scenario exercises, as the cost baseline has shifted materially higher.

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