As we close out the year, one trend is unmistakable: data breaches 2025 proved are no longer isolated events — they are a constant business risk. Data breaches in 2025 affected 55 million victims across 990 companies reporting to the Maine Attorney General’s office. With an average of 55,373 victims per breach, the silent epidemic continues to reveal the fragility…
In the wake of a major data breach, the public often learns about the incident weeks or even months after it occurs. This lag raises questions: Why does it take so long? Who benefits from the delay? What are the consequences for consumers, regulators, and the companies themselves? At Cyber News Live, we examine the deeper strategic, technical, and legal…
Protecting your digital identity is more crucial than ever. Cybercriminals are constantly seeking ways to steal personal data, which can lead to identity theft and financial loss. This guide will help you understand what a data breach is, how to detect one, and the best strategies to safeguard your digital identity. What Is a Data Breach? A data breach occurs…
The LinkedIn Data Leak: A Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call In June 2021, a hacker known as “TomLiner” put the personal information of 700 million LinkedIn users up for sale on a darknet forum. This followed a similar incident in April 2021, where the same seller offered data from 500 million users. A verified sample of 1 million users was released, exposing…
School Data Breaches: As of August 2023, at least 48 districts experienced ransomware attacks, reflecting a growing trend that is likely to persist in 2024. Educational institutions, storing vast amounts of sensitive data, face challenges in detection and prevention, exacerbated by limited resources and budget constraints. The risks are amplified by users’ online activities, making schools vulnerable to sophisticated cyber…
The data privacy market is expected to change significantly by 2024 and beyond as a result of our shared commitment to a more moral and privacy-focused strategy. The field of data protection is changing as a result of new laws, increased public awareness among individuals and businesses, and technical developments. More countries across the world are establishing legislation about artificial…
Data privacy compliance in the legal realm is more than simply adhering to government requirements. Organizations must adopt strong data security policies and practices to help prevent serious occurrences such as data security breaches impacting consumers and workers. Having strong data privacy policies and practices also helps to avoid future data security litigation and regulatory inquiries. If an organization can…
The terms data protection and data privacy are frequently used interchangeably, however, there is a significant distinction between the two. Data privacy defines who has access to data, whereas data protection provides tools and rules to actually limit access to the data. Compliance requirements help ensure that firms honour users’ privacy requests, and companies are responsible for taking precautions to…
