2023 was marred with data leaks: 2024 might be even worse

Data leaks and identity theft have seen a record rise throughout 2023. The same trend may continue this year with several high-profile breaches hitting headlines in January. This includes the “mother of all breaches,” which hit platforms such as LinkedIn, Dropbox and Twitter, as well as a database of COVID-19 testing records.

ITRC: Identity verification can reduce crime

In the U.S., the number of data compromises during 2023 rose 78 percent compared to the previous year, reaching more than 3,200 …

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