Despite significant security investments, data breaches continue to escalate in cost, especially in healthcare – the sector with the highest costs and largest increase. Average data breach costs reached a record high of $4.45 million in 2023, up almost $600,000 in three years. The Middle East and the U.S. saw the biggest regional cost increases, while data breach costs in sectors like education and energy have decreased.

'Cyber incident' impacting DuPage County Sheriff's Office, DuPage County Courthouse: officials – ABC7 Chicago
A cyber incident has affected the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and the DuPage County Courthouse, according to officials. The incident is currently under investigation, impacting