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title: "Securing the Budget: Demonstrating Cybersecurity's Return"
description: "Dark Reading: Last year, breaches resulting from exploited vulnerabilities increased 180%, while the average cost of a data breach the US topped nearly $5 million. "
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# [Securing the Budget: Demonstrating Cybersecurity's Return](https://www.castlehalldiligence.com/cyber-news/securing-the-budget-demonstrating-cybersecuritys-return)

 Written by [Cybersecurity](https://www.castlehalldiligence.com/cyber-news/author/cybersecurity) | Jul 17, 2025 5:26:59 PM

#### 2025-07-16

Dark Reading: Last year, breaches resulting from exploited vulnerabilities increased 180%, while the average cost of a data breach the US topped nearly $5 million. 

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