A data breach is a security incident where an unauthorized individual accesses sensitive information. When a breach happens, personal, financial or confidential data can be exposed, stolen or misused.

Data breaches don't discriminate -- victims include organizations of all shapes and sizes spanning every industry. Attackers are at the ready with both new and tried-and-true tactics, techniques and ...

Like most U.S. states, Maine has a statute that requires investigations and sometimes notice to third parties after data breaches. The statute—the Notice of Risk to Personal Data Act—took effect in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Weisman writes about white-collar crime. Data breaches at colleges and universities are common. In the last 20 years ...

The UK Government has published its 2025/2026 Cyber Security Breaches Survey, which is drawn from information received from thousands of UK businesses. The 2025/2026 survey paints a picture of a cyber ...

Spread the loveWhen you trust a healthcare provider with your most intimate details – your medical history, your insurance information, even your home address – you expect a certain level of security.

The Hyundai Motor Company is a South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Seoul. Hyundai is alerting millions of customers about a data breach that exposed Social Security ...