The Big Story Weekend listen: Are we becoming less concerned with data breaches?
Jul 6, 2025
Mike Hortobagyi, a cybersecurity expert and Senior Manager at Okta Canada, dives into the alarming rise of data breaches and our waning concern about them. He discusses a staggering case involving 16 billion compromised credentials. Hortobagyi emphasizes the need for strong security practices like multi-factor authentication and unique passwords. He highlights Canadians’ shifting attitudes toward tech companies after breaches and warns that ignoring digital security can have significant personal financial consequences. Proactive measures are crucial as threats grow.
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Public Numbness to Massive Breach
- Massive breach of 16 billion credentials exposed minus clear culprit recognition is terrifying but met with public apathy.
- This signals possible numbness or normalization of cybersecurity threats among consumers.
Secure Your Digital Life Now
- Take cybersecurity seriously by securing your digital life and implementing multi-factor authentication.
- Avoid exposure by treating this breach as a wake-up call to protect your information.
Contradiction Between Concern and Behavior
- Most Canadians would stop doing business after a breach, yet risky habits, like password reuse, persist.
- Companies and individuals share responsibility: businesses must protect data; users must secure accounts.