Data Breaches
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May 1, 2024
Updated May 12, 2025
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A data breach is a security incident where sensitive, protected, or confidential information is copied, transmitted, viewed, stolen, or used by an individual unauthorized to do so. These incidents can range from accidental exposure of information to deliberate, sophisticated attacks by cybercriminals. Understanding data breaches is crucial in an increasingly digital world where vast amounts of personal and organizational data are stored and processed online. The consequences of a data breach can be severe, affecting individuals through identity theft and financial loss, and organizations through reputational damage, financial penalties, and loss of customer trust.
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