# BreachNoticePulse benchmark report

> As of 2026-11-04, BreachNoticePulse holds 1,547 public records from Washington State Attorney General data breach notifications (data.wa.gov) and California Attorney General data security breach list (oag.ca.gov). The largest group is Not stated (California list) with 1,162 (75%); the median state residents affected is $1,984 (middle half $826 to $7,810). Computed from the live dataset and updated on every refresh.

## Typical state residents affected

- Lowest: $1
- 25th percentile: $826
- Median: $1,984
- 75th percentile: $7,810
- Highest: $786,927

## By location

| Group | Records |
|---|---|
| California | 1061 |
| Washington | 385 |
| Delaware | 101 |

## By category

| Group | Records |
|---|---|
| Not stated (California list) | 1162 |
| Cyberattack | 269 |
| Unauthorized access | 107 |
| Theft or mistake | 9 |

Source: https://zalwin.com/reports/breachnoticepulse-benchmark (updated 2026-11-04).