Data breaches can occur from basic oversights, such as failing to protect sensitive information. Hackers can exploit poorly secured databases, particularly when vulnerabilities like exposed passwords are present in unrelated sites owned by the same entity. Vigilance in data protection is crucial to prevent unauthorized access and significant data loss.
Vox’s Adam Clark Estes explains why that might be a good thing.
This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Photo via Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images.
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