What is a Data Breach?
From breaches that impacted critical infrastructure to hackers compromising healthcare records at UC San Diego Health, the last 24 months have been saturated with cybersecurity mishaps. Despite this, many individuals may be unaware of what a Data Breach is or how they occur.
A Data Breach is when confidential information, like your email address or banking information, is accessed or exposed without authorization. While data breaches can be caused by system errors, the vast majority are the result of cyberattacks. These attacks can include phishing (fake texts, emails, or messages that trick you into handing over logins or credit card numbers), malware (malicious software that quietly gains access to your device, computer, or network), a brute-force attack in which attackers keep trying passwords until they crack one, or credential stuffing, where attackers use stolen usernames and passwords from one breach to break into other accounts.
Once attackers gain access to your personal or business information, they can sell it on the dark web, steal funds, or launch targeted scams. They can also expose your details to the public, causing reputational harm and possibly impacting sales, customer trust, and brand value.
Often, these threats are difficult to detect using traditional security controls. This is because they lack a digital signature and employ techniques to evade detection. Agari uses behavioral analysis and deep-level URL and attachment inspection to identify these zero day attacks and defend against them before they can cause a data breach.