2025-12-26 08:14:46

Year-end is here. Some people are returning to the countryside to forage for wild vegetables, while others are on alert for another disaster—data breaches.

IBM's newly released 2025 Data Breach Cost Report has thrown out some numbers that are hard to ignore:

Globally, the average cost of a data breach is $4.44 million. And that's not even the most shocking part. The cost for a single breach in U.S. companies has soared to $10.22 million, a 9% increase year-over-year.

What does this mean? It means that if you're still holding onto false hope, thinking your security defenses can withstand an attack, it's time to wake up. From large transactions to user information, every link in the encrypted ecosystem is being targeted. Data breaches are not a problem for tomorrow—they are happening right now.

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ser_ngmi

· 9h ago

Damn, a $10.22 million leak in one go? These numbers are really hard to believe. We mess around with some coins on the chain, and a data breach costs that much, it's hilarious. By the way, this is the real thing we should be worried about, much more frightening than market fluctuations. Hmm, feels like a hint to strengthen our opsec? Or is it already too late? This is why decentralization still makes some sense, although we can't escape it either. Wait, are they also including leaks from Web3 projects in their statistics? That data might be even more outrageous. Forget it, it's the end of the year again, and I have to worry about security stuff.

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airdrop_whisperer

· 22h ago

Damn, over 10 million USD leaked at once? Who can handle that? No wonder major exchanges are frantically strengthening their infrastructure... Something's off. It feels like our Web3 security is seriously underestimated. On-chain is being watched, and off-chain private keys are also unsafe—it's truly a double-sided attack. American companies' costs are increasing year by year. Wait, the black market chain behind data leaks makes way more money... Now I understand why so many influencers advise newcomers not to store assets on exchanges. Self-custody is a real necessity, not an option. Oh my God, 10.22 million, which means leaking a major project could compensate for a small country's GDP. The trust crisis in blockchain can be seen from this number.

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BlockchainNewbie

· 12-27 19:34

10.22 million USD? Who can handle that? Hurry up and add multi-signature protection to your crypto wallets. --- Really, now even exchanges could be compromised someday. My friend's private keys are stored in a paper wallet. --- What about the defense line? The internet has never been completely secure—it's just a matter of who gets hacked first or sooner. --- Data breach costs are rising every year, but big companies still keep risking it. This logic is flawed. --- American companies pay over 10 million USD in one incident. When will the reports from China come out? Dare to publish? --- That's why I've always said that cold wallets are safe, and hot wallets are just a ticking time bomb. Now there's proof. --- What should we be cautious of? It's already happening anyway; all leaks have occurred. --- End-of-year debt collection also involves leaks. Internet companies are truly incredible.

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BrokenRugs

· 12-26 08:43

Oh my God, 10.22 million USD. This number is really outrageous. It was about time to launch a multi-signature wallet. --- We've long been warned about data breaches, but most people are still sleeping. --- In the crypto space, the cost of leaks doubles directly. We must upgrade our security awareness quickly. --- That's why I never keep too many coins on exchanges. Damn it. --- American companies are getting hammered so badly. Do domestic small and medium projects still have the nerve not to protect themselves? --- It sounds like an apocalyptic prophecy, but honestly, vulnerabilities will always exist. --- Paying 4.44 million USD in compensation is considered cheap. Think about whether losing your coins costs even more. --- So everyone, self-custody wallets are still the best. Don't trust centralized platforms so much.

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YieldChaser

· 12-26 08:43

Whoa, over 10 million USD? That amount could buy a lot of cold wallets, lol. It's better to manage your own assets honestly, brothers.

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BearMarketSurvivor

· 12-26 08:38

Wow, over 10 million USD leaked at once? This really isn't just scaring people... Our crypto circle has been under tight surveillance for a long time. These days, security defenses are just a facade; a single insider can break through at any time.

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AllTalkLongTrader

· 12-26 08:38

10.22 million USD at once? Come on, Americans, that number is shocking. We need to tighten our defenses quickly. 2025 hasn't even started yet, and the cost of data breaches is skyrocketing. Who can withstand this? Foraging for wild vegetables is not as good as learning how to protect your wallet, really. Every link in the crypto ecosystem is being watched, and those who still claim it's safe are truly heartless. It doesn't sound alarmist; it's already happening. A single incident costing 4.44 million USD—just thinking about it gives me a headache. No one can afford that kind of loss.

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GasFeePhobia

· 12-26 08:15

Buddy, these numbers really can't hold up anymore... Over 10 million USD leaked at once, American companies are heading for bankruptcy at this rate. Honestly, we gamble on the blockchain every day, and data security is truly Schrödinger's trust—no matter how tight, someone can always find a way to break through. Vigilance is right, but don't be scared into sleepless nights. What you should do is use cold wallets, multi-signature, and not put all your eggs in one basket... This is old advice. That said, compared to data leaks, I'm more afraid of my own stupid decisions. Don't you think?

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