In 2023, data breaches involving cloud-stored data, whether in public, private, or multiple environments, comprised a staggering 82% of reported incidents. Cloud environments became prime targets for threat actors, with 39% of breaches impacting multiple environments, often resulting in a higher-than-average cost of USD 4.75 million.
The prevalence of breaches predominantly impacted data stored across various environments. A significant 39% of breaches encompassed data across multiple environments, overshadowing the combined 34% attributed solely to private cloud or on-premises environments. This trend emphasizes the vulnerability of data spread across multiple cloud environments.