Data Breaches in America Hit All-Time Record High in 2025

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• 3,322 data breaches occurred in the U.S. in 2025, setting an all-time record high. • The number of notifications sent to affected consumers decreased sharply.

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Original Source Material

Identity Theft Resource Center Catalogs 3,322 Known US Incidents in 2025 The number of U.S. organizations that reported falling victim to a data breach in 2025 reached an all-time high, while the number of notifications they sent to affected consumers fell sharply, reports the Identity Theft Resource Center's latest annual breach roundup.