IBM Report: Canada's Data Breach Costs Hit Record High as Attacks Target Critical Infrastructure

The average cost of a data breach in Canada has hit a record CAD $7.01 million, a 6% year-over-year increase, according to a new IBM report. Attacks are increasingly aimed at critical infrastructure, and companies utilizing AI and automation for security experienced significantly lower costs ($2.31M less) and faster resolution times.

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