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Data Breach

A data breach refers to a security incident where sensitive, protected, or confidential data is compromised due to unauthorized access or exposure. This can encompass various scenarios, from accidental data leaks to malicious hacking attempts. Data breaches pose significant risks for organizations of all sizes, potentially impacting the privacy and security of individuals' personal information, health data, financial records, or other sensitive information.

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