This statistic shows the frequency of the various avenues of disclosure after a security breach occurs worldwide, according to a survey conducted by Kaspersky Lab in 2015. As of 2015, respondents said the press or media was informed of a security breach in 22 percent of incidents.
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Kaspersky Lab. (September 15, 2015). Frequency of disclosure after information technology security breaches worldwide as of 2015 [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 31, 2026, from /statistics/500953/worldwide-leading-avenues-of-security-breach-disclosure/
Kaspersky Lab. "Frequency of disclosure after information technology security breaches worldwide as of 2015." Chart. September 15, 2015. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 31, 2026. /statistics/500953/worldwide-leading-avenues-of-security-breach-disclosure/
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