Tag: #personaldata
Denmark’s Central Person Register (CPR) is informing around 8.8 million individuals that their personal details were stolen in a data breach. Founded in 1968, CPR is the country’s national civil registration system. It has data on around 11 million persons including residents, citizens who are abroad as well as people who have died. On Monday, […]
An American luxury retailer Neiman Marcus revealed in May 2024 that a data breach had compromised over 31 million customer email addresses. This alarming figure was uncovered by Troy Hunt, founder of Have I Been Pwned, who analyzed the stolen data. According to Hunt, the breach exposed much more than the 64,472 individuals initially reported […]
In today’s hyper-connected world, our digital lives hold immense value. From our online bank accounts and social media profiles to our work documents and healthcare information, a secure digital fortress is paramount. The first line of defense in this digital sanctuary? Strong passwords. But what exactly makes a password strong, and why should you prioritize […]