Data Breach Cost Statistics 2026: What a Breach Costs a US Company
The average US data breach cost $11.50 million in 2026, more than double the global average. Breach cost statistics by year, industry, country and attack vector.
Cybersecurity statistics and research
Statistics on breach costs, ransomware and phishing, with US figures first.
Ransomware Payment Statistics 2026: Fewer Victims Pay, Some Pay More
Only 19% of the ransomware cases Coveware handled in Q2 2026 ended in a payment, yet the average payment rose to $1,880,612. Statistics from Chainalysis, Coveware, Verizon and the FBI.
Phishing Click Rate Statistics 2026: How Often Employees Fail Phishing Tests
A third of North American employees fall for simulated phishing before training, and 4% after a year. Phishing click rate statistics by company size, industry and attack type.