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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