Data Breach Statistics 2024. As we progress through 2024, cyber security threats are evolving into more sophisticated and complex forms. Breaches in the insurance sector fell even lower in the top 10 table of most breached industries, going from the top five in 2021, to 10th place in 2023, an 81% drop in breaches yoy when compared to 2022.
In may 2024, there were 37 data breaches at healthcare providers, 12 at business associates, 1 health plan breach, and 1 breach at a healthcare clearinghouse. One of the most striking revelations is the growing cost of data breaches, with the average cost now exceeding previous years.