# Verizon's Annual Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR)

*A dramatic increase in attacks by outside parties. Breaches fueled by monetary gain. Hacking and malware threats on the rise.*

*Data breaches continue to plague organizations worldwide, and we continue to analyze them ? so you can learn how to avoid becoming a victim. The <span class="caps">DBIR</span> series now spans eight years, more than 2,000 breaches, and over 1 billion compromised records. Our goal is to distinguish who the attackers are, how they’re getting in, and the assets they’re targeting.*

*The more you know, the better you can prepare* ? *and our reports provide insight and clear recommendations for you to follow to face security threats head-on.*

- **[http://www.verizonenterprise.com/<span class="caps">DBIR</span>/](http://www.verizonenterprise.com/DBIR/)**

Also:

- [https://kb.ucla.edu/link/1607](https://kb.ucla.edu/link/1607)
- **2017**, [https://www.verizonenterprise.com/verizon-insights-lab/dbir/2017/](https://www.verizonenterprise.com/verizon-insights-lab/dbir/2017/)
- **2016**, [http://news.verizonenterprise.com/2016/04/2016-data-breach-report-info/](http://news.verizonenterprise.com/2016/04/2016-data-breach-report-info/)
- **2015**, [http://www.verizonenterprise.com/resources/reports/rp\_data-breach-investigation-report\_2015\_en\_xg.pdf](http://www.verizonenterprise.com/resources/reports/rp_data-breach-investigation-report_2015_en_xg.pdf)
- **2014**, [http://www.verizonenterprise.com/resources/reports/rp\_Verizon-<span class="caps">DBIR</span>-2014\_en\_xg.pdf](http://www.verizonenterprise.com/resources/reports/rp_Verizon-DBIR-2014_en_xg.pdf)
- **2013**, [http://www.verizonenterprise.com/resources/reports/rp\_data-breach-investigations-report-2013\_en\_xg.pdf](http://www.verizonenterprise.com/resources/reports/rp_data-breach-investigations-report-2013_en_xg.pdf)
- **2012**, [http://securityblog.verizonbusiness.com/2012/03/22/2012-data-breach-investigations-report-released/](http://securityblog.verizonbusiness.com/2012/03/22/2012-data-breach-investigations-report-released/), and [http://www.verizonenterprise.com/resources/reports/rp\_data-breach-investigations-report-2012\_en\_xg.pdf](http://www.verizonenterprise.com/resources/reports/rp_data-breach-investigations-report-2012_en_xg.pdf)
- **2011**, [http://www.verizonenterprise.com/resources/reports/rp\_data-breach-investigations-report-2011\_en\_xg.pdf](http://www.verizonenterprise.com/resources/reports/rp_data-breach-investigations-report-2011_en_xg.pdf)
- **2010**, [http://www.verizonenterprise.com/resources/reports/rp\_2010-data-breach-report\_en\_xg.pdf](http://www.verizonenterprise.com/resources/reports/rp_2010-data-breach-report_en_xg.pdf)
- **2009**, [http://www.verizonenterprise.com/resources/security/reports/2009\_databreach\_rp.pdf](http://www.verizonenterprise.com/resources/security/reports/2009_databreach_rp.pdf)
- **2008**, [http://securityblog.verizonbusiness.com/2008/08/20/do-the-findings-of-the-2008-data-breach-investigations-report-differ-among-industries/](http://securityblog.verizonbusiness.com/2008/08/20/do-the-findings-of-the-2008-data-breach-investigations-report-differ-among-industries/) (covers 2004 to 2007), and  
    [http://securityblog.verizonbusiness.com/2008/10/02/2008-data-breach-investigations-supplemental-report/](http://securityblog.verizonbusiness.com/2008/10/02/2008-data-breach-investigations-supplemental-report/)