Here is a concise summary of the article for a technical security audience: * The number of security incidents increased by 60% to 31,000, with 22,000 breaches confirmed, and 31% of breaches were due to unpatched vulnerabilities, up from 12,195 in 2024. * The median time for vulnerability remediation increased to 43 days, up from 32 days in 2024, highlighting the urgent need for organizations to prioritize fundamental security and risk management practices. * Ransomware was the second most common breach vector, with 48% of breaches involving ransomware, and median ransom payments dropped below $140,000, while 31% of ransomware victims paid. * The reliance on third-party software and services has increased, leading to a 60% increase in breaches with third-party involvement, and a 50% increase in the