Verizon 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report
The gold standard for breach analysis. Published annually, the DBIR analyzes thousands of real security incidents and data breaches to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights.
About This Report
The Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) is one of the most respected and widely-cited sources in cybersecurity. It analyzes data from thousands of confirmed breaches and security incidents contributed by organizations worldwide.
The 2025 report continues the tradition of providing evidence-based analysis of how breaches occur, who is behind them, and what organizations can do to protect themselves.
Key Statistics We Cite
82%
of ransomware attacks targeted organizations with fewer than 1,000 employees
- 82% of ransomware hits SMBs — Small and medium businesses are disproportionately targeted by ransomware operators who know these organizations often lack the security resources of larger enterprises.
- 30% of breaches involved third parties — Supply chain attacks doubled from 15% to 30% year-over-year, making vendor risk management critical.
- 75% of system intrusion breaches involved ransomware — Ransomware remains the dominant threat for organizations of all sizes.
- 126% increase in daily ransomware attacks — Attack volume continues to grow as ransomware-as-a-service becomes more accessible.
Why This Matters for SMBs
The DBIR consistently shows that SMBs face the same threats as large enterprises — but with fewer resources to defend against them. Key takeaways:
- Attackers increasingly view SMBs as easier targets
- The same attack techniques work across organization sizes
- Basic security controls (MFA, patching, backups) prevent most attacks
- Third-party risk is growing rapidly and requires active management
How We Use This Data
We reference the DBIR to:
- Educate clients about real-world threat patterns
- Prioritize security controls based on actual attack data
- Justify security investments with evidence-based statistics
- Inform our assessment methodologies
Access the Report
The full Verizon DBIR is available for free download from Verizon's website. We encourage clients to review it annually.
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