BakerHostetler's 2025 Data Security Incident Response Report reveals positive trends in data security, showing a decline in ransomware incidents, lower forensic investigation costs, and a shift towards compromised credentials. The healthcare sector remains particularly vulnerable, yet post-breach lawsuits showed a rare decline, marking an important change in the litigation landscape. However, incidents of wire fraud surged dramatically, suggesting evolving threats in the cyber realm. Overall, these findings indicate progress in some areas while highlighting persistent challenges in others.
Companies are increasingly showing resilience against ransomware, experiencing fewer successful attacks, quicker recovery times, and reduced payments compared to previous years.
The cost of forensic investigations has drastically reduced, reflecting a significant decline from $550,000 to $273,000 in the last two years for major cyber incidents.
There has been a notable shift in cyber threats, with compromised credentials becoming more common and emphasizing the need for stronger identity management practices.
Despite an increase in incidents, the number of post-breach lawsuits has seen a rare decline in frequency, marking the first reduction in five years.
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