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Data Breach
Threats
When data is stolen or accessed without permission.
Definition
A data breach is an incident where private or sensitive data is accessed, copied, or stolen by someone who shouldn’t have it.
In plain English
When data is stolen or accessed without permission.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Breaches can expose identities, passwords, locations, and other sensitive information.
Example
Example: A company announces attackers accessed customer records.