The 2025 Annual Data Breach Report by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) reveals a 5% increase in data compromises last year, totaling 3,322 incidents, marking a new record and a 79% rise over five years. Despite this rise, the number of victim notices drastically decreased by 79%, from over 1.36 billion in 2024 to approximately 279 million in 2025, due to the absence of large-scale 'mega-breaches' in 2025. The report highlights that 70% of breach notices lacked detailed information about the cause, attack vector, or data compromised, showing a decline in transparency and actionable insights compared to previous years. The most affected industries included financial services, healthcare, professional services, manufacturing, and education, with professional services experiencing significant attack growth. Experts warn that organizations often omit crucial breach details due to legal fears, and recommend transparency, stronger cybersecurity measures like zero-trust models, and consumer protections such as credit freezes and passkeys. Additionally, there is concern over the government's handling of personal data, with recent court disclosures and whistleblower reports indicating potential mishandling and vulnerabilities in agencies like the Social Security Administration. The report emphasizes that nearly everyone’s identity is likely already compromised, and advocates for proactive consumer measures to safeguard personal information.