In 2025, the number of data compromises in the United States stood at 3,322 cases. Meanwhile, over 278.83 million individuals were affected in the same year by data compromises, including data breaches, leakage, and exposure. While these are three different events, they have one thing in common. As a result of all three incidents, the sensitive data is accessed by an unauthorized threat actor.
Industries most vulnerable to data breaches
Some industry sectors usually see more significant cases of private data violations than others. This is determined by the type and volume of the personal information organizations of these sectors store. Financial services, healthcare, and professional services were the industry sectors that recorded the most data breaches. Overall, the number of healthcare data breaches in some industry sectors in the United States has gradually increased within the past few years. However, some sectors saw a decrease.
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Number of data compromises and individuals impacted in the United States from 2021 to 2025
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Identity Theft Resource Center. (January 23, 2026). Number of data compromises and individuals impacted in the United States from 2021 to 2025 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 19, 2026, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/273550/data-breaches-recorded-in-the-united-states-by-number-of-breaches-and-records-exposed/
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