Data Breaches

Data Leaks A data leak occurs when sensitive data is accidentally exposed, either electronically or physically. Internal data breaches are possible, as are physical data leaks from external hard drives or laptops. If a cyber-criminal discovers a data leak, the knowledge might be used to prepare for a data breach assault. Personally Identifiable Information (PII), such as names, contact information, and financial information, is The Holy Grail of...

Data breaches are being reported more and more often. Hardly a week goes by without another high-profile data breach making the headlines. But what exactly does it mean? Do hackers have that stolen data now or was the data just improperly handled? What kind of data is it? Who is being most affected by it?   To help shed a bit more light on the issue of...