A Bitdefender survey found that 55.2% of IT and cybersecurity professionals who experienced a breach in the past year were told to keep it confidential, even when disclosure was required. The report says attackers, fear of fines and reputational harm, and a culture of silence are all helping keep breaches hidden. #Bitdefender #BruceSussman
Keypoints
- More than half of surveyed professionals were asked to hide reportable breaches.
- The share of respondents facing pressure to stay silent has stayed above 50% since 2025.
- The U.S., Germany, the UK, and Singapore reported the highest levels of breach secrecy pressure.
- Attackers are using confidentiality as part of extortion and recovery negotiations.
- Security leaders should define disclosure rules early and build a no-blame reporting culture.
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