DATA BREACHES AND CYBER CRIMES
CYBER SECURITY | COMPUTER SECURITY ______________________________________________________________________ Course Outline: DATA BREACHES AND CYBER CRIMES _______________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY FOR TODAY'S LESSON: 🔐 Data Breach & Cybercrime Summary A data breach is a cybersecurity incident where unauthorized individuals gain access to sensitive information—such as personal identifiers, financial records, health data, or login credentials. These breaches can result from deliberate cyberattacks (e.g., phishing, malware, zero-day exploits), insider threats, or accidental exposure due to weak security or human error. 🚨 Causes of Data Breaches External attacks : Hackers target systems to steal data using phishing emails, malware, or exploiting software vulnerabilities. Insider threats : Employees may leak or sell confidential data intentionally or expose it accidentally. Lost or stolen devices : Unsecured laptops, phones, or ...