South Africa’s Data Breach Costs Drop 17% in 2025 — But Risks Remain High

The average cost of a South African data breach fell to R44.1 million in 2025 — down 17% from last year. But with more records breached and sectors like finance still hit hardest, the report shows that organisations can’t afford to relax. AI and automation are reducing costs, but shadow AI remains a costly risk.

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