Chapter 1

An Overview of Data Breaches

Kevvie Fowler

Abstract

This chapter sets the common understanding of what a data Breach is, individuals' responsibility, the impact experienced by the victims, and some of the historical challenges faced by organizations in responding to Breaches. Common terms will be established in this chapter that will be referenced throughout the book.

Keywords

Data Breach; Invisible web; Sensitive data; Petty criminal; Nation state sponsored criminal; Organized criminal; Organized crime; Hacktivist; Dark web; Deep web; Underground economy

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