{"id":21522,"date":"2022-08-19T11:51:01","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T11:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.openbusinesscouncil.org\/?p=21522"},"modified":"2022-08-23T08:44:57","modified_gmt":"2022-08-23T08:44:57","slug":"data-breaches-what-is-it-and-what-happens-to-the-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.footballthink.com\/data-breaches-what-is-it-and-what-happens-to-the-data\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring Data Breaches And Where The Information Goes"},"content":{"rendered":"
We hear about data breaches more frequently. It seems like every week, another company has been breached and the information of millions leaked. But what exactly is a data breach, and what happens to your data after the leak? How can you protect yourself?<\/p>\n
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In this article, we\u2019ll be exploring what a data breach is and a few common causes. We\u2019ll also look at where the data goes after a leak. Finally, we\u2019ll look at a few ways to protect yourself, such as using datacenter proxy providers<\/a>, using complex passwords that are changed frequently, and updating software.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll be covering the following data breach topics:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Data breaches occur when sensitive or confidential information is accessed and shared by someone without permission. This type of data usually includes personal details such as usernames, telephone numbers, IDs, and addresses. It could also include other confidential information such as bank accounts, passwords, medical details and history, and much more. According to studies, 95% of data breaches<\/a> occur due to human error, such as a user sending confidential information to the wrong person via email or someone leaving their accounts open for anyone to see and access. However, these aren\u2019t the only causes of data breaches; some other causes include:<\/p>\n The big question that many have regarding data breaches is what happens to your information once it\u2019s been leaked. Is it really such a big deal? The reality is far scarier than many may think. Once your data has been leaked, you have no control over it or where it ends up. Your data can end up on the dark web or forums where it\u2019s sold to the highest bidder. With this information, these fraudsters can assume your identity, commit credit card fraud under your name, use or abuse your medical insurance, stalk you, and much more. For this reason, data breaches should be considered significant security threats.<\/p>\n\n
What Are Data Breaches?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What Happens To Your Data After A Breach?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Some Noteworthy Breaches<\/strong><\/h2>\n