GITNUXREPORT 2025

Estimation Statistics

Estimates highlight rising cyber threats, costs, IoT, cloud growth, and prevention.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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Key Statistics

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As of 2023, 83% of enterprise workloads are in the cloud

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The average global business email compromise loss per incident is estimated at $75,000

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Approximately 90% of cyber attacks start with phishing emails

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It is estimated that 60% of small businesses close within six months after a cyber attack

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Small businesses represent over 50% of cyber attack victims worldwide

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The probability of a successful cyber attack on an unpatched system is estimated at 70%

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42% of cyber attacks target small businesses

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Over 2 million new malicious files are detected daily

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It is estimated that 91% of cyber attack victims are websites, applications, or networks running WordPress

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60% of organizations do not have an incident response plan in place, increasing incident resolution time

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65% of enterprises have experienced a security incident due to supply chain vulnerabilities

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The average time to resolve a cybersecurity incident is 24 hours

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80% of security breaches are financially motivated

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The number of IoT devices vulnerable to cyber attacks is estimated at over 7 billion in 2023

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75% of organizations believe their cybersecurity risks are increasing

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Digital fraud losses globally are projected to reach $40 billion annually by 2025

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The number of mobile malware attacks increased by 30% in 2023

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The average cost of cybercrime for small to medium-sized businesses is estimated at $200,000

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An estimated 80% of cybersecurity breaches could be prevented with proper security measures

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The average cost of a data breach in 2023 is estimated at $4.45 million globally

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Around 70% of data breaches involve a human element, such as employee negligence or social engineering

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By 2024, phishing attacks are expected to account for over 90% of data breaches involving social engineering

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68% of Americans do not change their passwords regularly, increasing vulnerability to cyber threats

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The average time to identify and contain a data breach is 287 days

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40% of organizations have experienced a data breach caused by a third-party vendor

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The average cost per record of a data breach is $150

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81% of hacking-related breaches leverage stolen or weak passwords

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Phishing attacks account for 30% of data breaches in 2023

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Over 60% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by insider threats

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Cybersecurity staffing shortages are expected to reach 1.8 million globally by 2025

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The global estimation of internet users reached 5.07 billion in 2023

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The global cloud services market is estimated to grow to $832 billion by 2025

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The number of connected IoT devices worldwide is estimated to reach 25 billion by 2025

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The total amount of data created, captured, copied, or consumed globally is projected to reach 181 zettabytes by 2025

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The estimated annual global spending on cybersecurity is over $200 billion

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The market for AI in cybersecurity is projected to reach $46 billion by 2027

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The global ransomware damage costs are predicted to reach $20 billion by 2025

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The number of annual cyber security job openings worldwide is expected to exceed 3 million by 2025

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The global annual cost of cybercrime is estimated to be $8.4 trillion by 2025

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The percentage of businesses implementing multi-factor authentication is estimated at 85% in 2023

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Key Highlights

  • The global estimation of internet users reached 5.07 billion in 2023
  • The average global business email compromise loss per incident is estimated at $75,000
  • Approximately 90% of cyber attacks start with phishing emails
  • The global cloud services market is estimated to grow to $832 billion by 2025
  • It is estimated that 60% of small businesses close within six months after a cyber attack
  • The number of connected IoT devices worldwide is estimated to reach 25 billion by 2025
  • The total amount of data created, captured, copied, or consumed globally is projected to reach 181 zettabytes by 2025
  • The average cost of a data breach in 2023 is estimated at $4.45 million globally
  • As of 2023, 83% of enterprise workloads are in the cloud
  • The estimated annual global spending on cybersecurity is over $200 billion
  • Around 70% of data breaches involve a human element, such as employee negligence or social engineering
  • Small businesses represent over 50% of cyber attack victims worldwide
  • The probability of a successful cyber attack on an unpatched system is estimated at 70%

With over 5 billion internet users worldwide and cybercrime costs projected to reach $8.4 trillion by 2025, understanding estimations in cybersecurity is crucial to navigating an increasingly perilous digital landscape.

Cloud and IoT Security

  • As of 2023, 83% of enterprise workloads are in the cloud

Cloud and IoT Security Interpretation

With over four-fifths of enterprise workloads now boldly cloud-bound as of 2023, it's clear that the digital sky isn't just the limit—it's the new workplace for business operations.

Cybersecurity Threats and Incidents

  • The average global business email compromise loss per incident is estimated at $75,000
  • Approximately 90% of cyber attacks start with phishing emails
  • It is estimated that 60% of small businesses close within six months after a cyber attack
  • Small businesses represent over 50% of cyber attack victims worldwide
  • The probability of a successful cyber attack on an unpatched system is estimated at 70%
  • 42% of cyber attacks target small businesses
  • Over 2 million new malicious files are detected daily
  • It is estimated that 91% of cyber attack victims are websites, applications, or networks running WordPress
  • 60% of organizations do not have an incident response plan in place, increasing incident resolution time
  • 65% of enterprises have experienced a security incident due to supply chain vulnerabilities
  • The average time to resolve a cybersecurity incident is 24 hours
  • 80% of security breaches are financially motivated
  • The number of IoT devices vulnerable to cyber attacks is estimated at over 7 billion in 2023
  • 75% of organizations believe their cybersecurity risks are increasing
  • Digital fraud losses globally are projected to reach $40 billion annually by 2025
  • The number of mobile malware attacks increased by 30% in 2023
  • The average cost of cybercrime for small to medium-sized businesses is estimated at $200,000
  • An estimated 80% of cybersecurity breaches could be prevented with proper security measures

Cybersecurity Threats and Incidents Interpretation

With cyber threats proliferating—from small businesses bearing the brunt of 42% of attacks and risking closure within six months, to IoT devices numbering over 7 billion vulnerable—and most breaches costing around $75,000 or more, it's clear that investing in robust security measures and proactive incident response plans isn't just smart—it's essential to prevent digital fraud losses projected to hit $40 billion by 2025.

Data Breaches and Human Factors

  • The average cost of a data breach in 2023 is estimated at $4.45 million globally
  • Around 70% of data breaches involve a human element, such as employee negligence or social engineering
  • By 2024, phishing attacks are expected to account for over 90% of data breaches involving social engineering
  • 68% of Americans do not change their passwords regularly, increasing vulnerability to cyber threats
  • The average time to identify and contain a data breach is 287 days
  • 40% of organizations have experienced a data breach caused by a third-party vendor
  • The average cost per record of a data breach is $150
  • 81% of hacking-related breaches leverage stolen or weak passwords
  • Phishing attacks account for 30% of data breaches in 2023
  • Over 60% of cybersecurity breaches are caused by insider threats

Data Breaches and Human Factors Interpretation

With the staggering $4.45 million average cost per breach and over 60% stemming from insider threats or human error, it's clear that in cybersecurity, a little vigilance—like changing passwords and resisting social engineering—could be worth more than gold.

Emerging Technologies and Workforce Challenges

  • Cybersecurity staffing shortages are expected to reach 1.8 million globally by 2025

Emerging Technologies and Workforce Challenges Interpretation

With cybersecurity staffing shortages projected to hit 1.8 million by 2025, organizations face a looming digital fortress crisis—one where neglecting the human element could leave valuable data vulnerable to attack.

Market Size and Investment in Cybersecurity

  • The global estimation of internet users reached 5.07 billion in 2023
  • The global cloud services market is estimated to grow to $832 billion by 2025
  • The number of connected IoT devices worldwide is estimated to reach 25 billion by 2025
  • The total amount of data created, captured, copied, or consumed globally is projected to reach 181 zettabytes by 2025
  • The estimated annual global spending on cybersecurity is over $200 billion
  • The market for AI in cybersecurity is projected to reach $46 billion by 2027
  • The global ransomware damage costs are predicted to reach $20 billion by 2025
  • The number of annual cyber security job openings worldwide is expected to exceed 3 million by 2025
  • The global annual cost of cybercrime is estimated to be $8.4 trillion by 2025
  • The percentage of businesses implementing multi-factor authentication is estimated at 85% in 2023

Market Size and Investment in Cybersecurity Interpretation

With nearly 5.1 billion internet users and a data deluge expected to hit 181 zettabytes by 2025, the digital universe is expanding faster than cybersecurity budgets, which now top $200 billion annually, as organizations scramble to defend a cybercrime economy projected at $8.4 trillion—highlighting that in today's wired world, the best defense may be a good firewall, but even that might not be enough.