data breach JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈdeɪtə ˈbrɪtʃ/ · da·ta ˈbreach
noun
- An incident in which sensitive, protected, or confidential data is accessed, disclosed, stolen, or otherwise compromised without authorization. The company suffered a major data breach, exposing the personal information of millions of customers.
- A situation in which data is intentionally or unintentionally released or exposed to unauthorized parties, often due to a security vulnerability or human error. The data breach was caused by a phishing email that tricked employees into revealing their login credentials.
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Did you know? The concept of data breaches has become increasingly relevant in the digital age, with high-profile incidents like the Equifax breach in 2017 affecting millions of people worldwide.