Significant data breaches
There have been many large data breaches that have affected a significant number of people. Here are a few examples of some of the biggest data breaches:
- Yahoo: In 2013 and 2014, hackers accessed the personal information of all 3 billion Yahoo user accounts. The data included names, email addresses, dates of birth, and security questions and answers.
- Marriott: In 2018, it was discovered that hackers had accessed the reservation system of the Marriott hotel chain and had gained access to the personal and financial information of up to 500 million guests. The data included names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and passport numbers.
- Equifax: In 2017, hackers accessed the personal and financial information of 147 million people in the United States, as well as millions of people in Canada and the United Kingdom. The data included names, Social Security numbers, birthdates, addresses, and driver’s license numbers.
- Facebook: In 2018, it was revealed that the personal information of 50 million Facebook users had been accessed by Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm. The data included names, locations, and other personal information.
- Under Armour: In 2018, the fitness company Under Armour disclosed that the personal information of 150 million users of its MyFitnessPal app had been accessed by hackers. The data included names, email addresses, and hashed passwords.
These are just a few examples of the many large data breaches that have occurred in recent years. It is important for individuals and organizations to take steps to protect their personal and financial information and to be aware of the risks of cyber attacks.