In Singapore, nearly one in five organisations reported experiencing an average of one breach every other week, according to Rubrik Zero Labs's State of Data Security in 2025: A Distributed Crisis report. Notably, 75% of firms said attackers were able to partially compromise their backup and recovery systems, while 38% experienced total compromise.
Ransomware continues to be the most prevalent form of cyberattack in Asia Pacific, accounting for 51% of total breaches, according to Verizon Business's 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report. While nearly two-thirds of affected organizations globally refused to pay a ransom, those that did handed over an average of US$115,000 to cybercriminals.
"This year's report reinforces the growing complexity and persistence of cyber threats facing organisations worldwide. The rising incidence of breaches highlights the imperative for businesses to reassess their risk frameworks," says Robert Le Busque, regional vice president for Asia Pacific at Verizon Business.
