{"id":5101,"date":"2020-04-09T07:51:55","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T07:51:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/?p=5101"},"modified":"2024-11-22T13:44:04","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T09:44:04","slug":"what-is-data-breach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Breach: Common Causes, Process and Prevention Methods"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\r\n<p>Data breaches are happening at an unparalleled rate and everyone having improper security can face a data breach experience at any time. It is necessary for every organization containing private or confidential data to understand the security risks and implement different techniques to minimize the risk factor. In this article, you will learn about data breaches, their different phases, common causes, and useful methods to prevent them.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a490688e7452\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a490688e7452\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#What_is_a_Data_Breach\" >What is a Data Breach?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#How_Data_Breach_Happen\" >How Data Breach Happen?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#1_Spear_Phishing\" >1. Spear Phishing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#2_Understanding_Vulnerabilities\" >2. Understanding Vulnerabilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#3_Eavesdropping\" >3. Eavesdropping<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#What_are_the_Causes_of_Major_Data_Breaches\" >What are the Causes of Major Data Breaches?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#1_Human_Errors\" >1. Human Errors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#2_Theft_of_Devices\" >2. Theft of Devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#3_Employee_Data_Theft\" >3. Employee Data Theft<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#4_Cyberattacks\" >4. Cyberattacks<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#What_Are_The_Main_Steps_Involved_in_a_Data_Breach\" >What Are The Main Steps Involved in a Data Breach?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#First_Step_Examination_of_Data\" >First Step: Examination of Data<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#Second_Step_Break-in\" >Second Step: Break-in<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#Third_Step_Exfiltration\" >Third Step: Exfiltration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#What_can_Attackers_do_with_hacked_data\" >What can Attackers do with hacked data?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#How_to_Prevent_Data_Breaches\" >How to Prevent Data Breaches?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#1_Make_Investments_in_Technical_Training_and_Security_Enhancements\" >1)\u00a0Make Investments in Technical Training and Security Enhancements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#2_Strictly_Follow_IT_Policies\" >2) Strictly Follow IT Policies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#3_Implement_Different_Protection_Methods\" >3) Implement Different Protection Methods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#4_Use_Top_Encryption_Methods\" >4) Use Top Encryption Methods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#5_Change_Password_Regularly\" >5) Change Password Regularly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#6_Reduce_the_Downloads\" >6) Reduce the Downloads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#7_Implement_Two-Factor_Authentication\" >7) Implement Two-Factor Authentication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#8_Use_SSL_in_your_Email_Clients\" >8) Use SSL in your Email Clients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#9_Use_Credit_Monitoring_Alert\" >9) Use Credit Monitoring Alert<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#10_Immediately_Contact_Your_Bank\" >10) Immediately Contact Your Bank<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/blog\/what-is-data-breach\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Data_Breach\"><\/span><strong>What is a Data Breach? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It is a process of getting unauthorized access to private data using malicious activities, but to put it in simple words, confidential information in the wrong hands constitutes a cyber breach or data breach. There are several methods and types of attacks used for the same purpose. Nowadays, there are billions of devices using the internet and getting access to different top websites.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are a massive amount of data breaches that occurred in recent years and affected the trust of the public. The main targets of hackers are businesses, banks, informational, medical, and government websites. As the vulnerabilities increase, the defense methods are also improving day by day and giving valuable protection against confidential information leaks.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/lh6.googleusercontent.com\/vCmXDa-e5TIgzO-Boe58EhAEFebOOk4bP2svytCeTiBKJF6PlJs_wyyOc0FxNvgnFmCHclmwf5PYwC4_Z6kaaogWRDfZ0EtwC_GcgtLyPk55PuwB3qqPGmowKNMbmUfUuzd8bWvn\" alt=\"What is a Data Breach\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Data_Breach_Happen\"><\/span><strong>How Data Breach Happen?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hackers are using several different techniques to destroy the defense systems of their targeted businesses to steal private data. They try to target from outside of the businesses using external entry points. There are different options available to perform this unethical task, but often they log in to your systems using stolen credentials from a remote location.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Spear_Phishing\"><\/span>1. <strong>Spear Phishing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It is an <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Communications-electronics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">electronic communication<\/a> scam targeted toward a specific organization from where the hackers need to steal confidential information. A hacker can be a friend or any coworker having the aim to steal the login credentials. Most of the hackers use factory sets or default passwords that were not changed after the system deployment.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Understanding_Vulnerabilities\"><\/span>2. <strong>Understanding Vulnerabilities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It is a technical method, where hackers identify and understand the vulnerabilities in the network of the targeted organization. They can enter into a network without any detection if they find any minor holes in defenses.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>For example, some network appliances store the login credentials in their cache and if the cache is not cleared the attacker can steal the credentials. Alternatively, maybe some IT managers neglect to install the security patches then it can be a reason to steal the information.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Eavesdropping\"><\/span>3. <strong>Eavesdropping<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<h3><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" class=\"wp-image-5111 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/scam011.jpg?resize=750%2C500&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/scam011.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/scam011.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It happens when organizations are communicating using external links and a hacker enters the middle of their message stream. So it is possible to harvest the data from their conversations if they are not using the highest level of encryption methods.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Causes_of_Major_Data_Breaches\"><\/span><strong>What are the Causes of Major Data Breaches?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/p8zQYkzTIyGLqi7R3s534i3VgkCuu7RpzZDOYJ8VAQCxzWJ1MIp-uuqGBDJfxgVSTpeR3WQ3czcU25iKELlbBfE4TkHOf02d2LGCOs3JErsPyALEproj0ivwdi3EN54vgjz9JPAE\" alt=\"What are the Causes of Major Data Breaches\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The following are the common causes of data leaks:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Human_Errors\"><\/span>1. <strong>Human Errors <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>People make mistakes and their minor mistakes could cause a big loss to the business. Confidential information may be distributed without using any data prevention techniques. It is also possible to send data accidentally to any wrong person, misconfigured servers and different uploads to public folders can cause you a big loss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Theft_of_Devices\"><\/span>2. <strong>Theft of Devices<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We all have many devices from smartphones to laptops, hard drives, and other storage devices that can be stolen easily, misplaced, or lost. Devices having sensitive information can be given to the wrong hands and lead to a significant data leak.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Employee_Data_Theft\"><\/span>3. <strong>Employee Data Theft<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Try to remove all accounts of your employee who is terminating your company. He can deliberately access private information or data without any permission. Your ex-employee can copy and distribute data with malicious intent.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Cyberattacks\"><\/span>4. <strong>Cyberattacks <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hackers are actively generating attacks using malware, phishing, social engineering, scams, and skimming to get access to private and encrypted information. There are the top 43 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.temok.com\/cyber-security-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cyber security tools<\/a> to improve network security.<\/p>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Main_Steps_Involved_in_a_Data_Breach\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Main Steps Involved in a Data Breach?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5113\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/infographicx-805x1024.jpg?resize=750%2C954&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"What Are The Main Steps Involved in a Data Breach\" width=\"750\" height=\"954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/infographicx.jpg?resize=805%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 805w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/infographicx.jpg?resize=236%2C300&amp;ssl=1 236w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/infographicx.jpg?resize=768%2C977&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.temok.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/infographicx.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Three main steps are used to steal the data: an examination of data, break-in, and exfiltration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Step_Examination_of_Data\"><\/span>First Step: <strong>Examination of Data<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/uNOeJsGehBu59DdV3aCZATfpDBUTc7i137dyYKRlfOxWzegXOEYlOs2nGtGskEnCbF62ebymDC5v7ky7q-r55oHUzMe3xgCK62tDNUoBrw94jfFMMWELhhP9jVRVYxo43tIkGrFM\" alt=\"Examination of Data\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Attackers examine the target by mapping the network and systemic infrastructure. For example, attackers understand the Operating systems, and types of databases because there are different techniques used for a Microsoft SQL server database breach and Oracle databases running on the Linux operating systems.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Hackers will try to get information about people who are responsible for administering and securing the data. They use social engineering public and semi-public methods using Facebook, LinkedIn, and other similar platforms. If they succeed in getting the personal information they can get into the network.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Second_Step_Break-in\"><\/span>Second Step: <strong>Break-in<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/UVNX6JJUmtpWWqrKMk9dSS1cCoRtr_RjO9W4DqnuauJZ-a1cpJlMq-EBz5stxaBdGZR1841ASnsc0mbBDVUrpo6vIf2uoaZpGzfbzIT83fpuk_BjN9DkI8Pyx8OCqRfcEfYnc8os\" alt=\"Break-in\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The break-in is getting unaware access to the database by fake accounts. Most of the attacker is not detected over months because the organizations are completely unaware of the presence of any hacker. He can perform the largest data breaches by copying and exfiltration of a huge amount of confidential data. They will get the \u201croot\u201d (or super administrator) level access and mask their activities to perform these unethical tasks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Third_Step_Exfiltration\"><\/span>Third Step: <strong>Exfiltration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/XsjxAoFlsF4YcRzcKRLsTp6_u8SjRZ4Mz2z4t9bS7y_ExvacG4mDR2p_UzcyNLCVXRvXtj_vyA9FvJ_eXU5OLjMPPXa00zzvdo5fSr9JrgRh-XDPTodXzyPThxzgkLhR6tg2ZGUz\" alt=\"Exfiltration\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Exfiltration or unauthorized copies of stolen data using encryption can be sent out from the network of organizations in a virtually invisible state.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_Attackers_do_with_hacked_data\"><\/span><strong>What can Attackers do with hacked data?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>They need to use your information for personal benefits by using different ways. Following are the examples:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Use new credit cards under your name<\/li>\r\n<li>Get government benefits<\/li>\r\n<li>Open telecom accounts<\/li>\r\n<li>File a tax return in your name and take the tax refund<\/li>\r\n<li>Withdraw money from your accounts<\/li>\r\n<li>Sell your clients\u2019 information on the Dark Web<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prevent_Data_Breaches\"><\/span>How to Prevent Data Breaches?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/FEo1aD2WRUdqD5H_QOBN1VWJ7IfQ-zoFFaVInhjUic5kbNYaU7TgGXseR08-auGGJG4Ljd8yZUTpVfGOlGCWLxoZyEoIW8A_9v2t-FAp6OAiZ4SsjW1B9m8M2omJAaYZyAEqI3bW\" alt=\"How to Prevent Data Breaches\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Make_Investments_in_Technical_Training_and_Security_Enhancements\"><\/span><strong>1)<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Make Investments in Technical Training and Security Enhancements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Try to organize educational and technical workshops on how to handle sensitive data and minimize the risks. It will be helpful to provide security awareness to your employees. According to research, a high percentage of security breaches are caused by company employees. So, security training and awareness within your organization are the key factors to prevent attacks.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Strictly_Follow_IT_Policies\"><\/span><strong>2) Strictly Follow IT Policies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>The organization must enforce IT policies to implement across the networks. To reduce the risk of stealing sensitive data, every company should check the following:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Use complex passwords<\/li>\r\n<li>Check the server configurations<\/li>\r\n<li>Configure firewalls and use patches<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Implement_Different_Protection_Methods\"><\/span><strong>3) Implement Different Protection Methods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Confidential and private information must be protected either sent anywhere or stored. The organization needs to ignore the data backups on tapes that can be easily stolen, they should implement the proactive technique by taking data backups outside of the organization with the help of the internet.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Get a remote backup service and store your data in a safe place. Storing the organizational data on physical devices within the company is risky.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Moreover, they can also use cloud services where the data is highly encrypted and monitored by a professional team who can inspect any malicious traffic without any difficulties. You can also use another wonderful method by using software solutions with restricted access to particular employees and removing the permissions when they leave the office.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you don\u2019t know about the importance of taking the backup of your data available on the internet then go through the complete guide to take <a href=\"https:\/\/www.blog.temok.com\/website-backup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">website backup<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Use_Top_Encryption_Methods\"><\/span><strong>4) Use Top Encryption Methods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Around 60% of organizations lost their information that was not using the encryption methods. Nowadays, it is very easy to use different inexpensive encryption methods to protect your private data. There are also various solutions available including software management and policy implementation with the option to manage privileges.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Change_Password_Regularly\"><\/span><strong>5) Change Password Regularly<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Try to change passwords regularly, and use complex and unpredictable passwords that are hard to crack. Don\u2019t forget to provide restricted permissions to a particular employee and change the password if any employee leaves the office. Moreover, always keep up-to-date operating systems and other application software because attackers identify the bugs in old versions and use them to attack.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Reduce_the_Downloads\"><\/span><strong>6) Reduce the Downloads<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>It is one of the common security breach methods because malware is downloaded by users. Strictly monitor and try to reduce the number of downloads. You can also reduce the risk of transferring downloadable media to any other external source.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Implement_Two-Factor_Authentication\"><\/span><strong>7) Implement Two-Factor Authentication<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Use proactive techniques by implementing two-factor authentication. Everyone is familiar with the account logins, 2FA takes the logins a step further. It is used to make sure that a genuine person is logging in with the help of a text code sent to his mobile number.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>According to a study provided by Carnegie Mellon University, 75 percent of the participants made the accounts more secure with the help of 2FA. 50% of them consider the process to be annoying and take time. It is a very helpful method for protecting against unauthorized logins.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Use_SSL_in_your_Email_Clients\"><\/span><strong>8) Use SSL in your Email Clients<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Any client connects to the server of the email provider company using the desktop or laptop and performs send\/receive operations of emails. Don\u2019t choose an email provider without <a href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/ssl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SSL certificates<\/a> and always use SSL whenever you want to connect email provider.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Use_Credit_Monitoring_Alert\"><\/span><strong>9) Use Credit Monitoring Alert<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There are many services are available to provide alerts when any suspicious activity found on your financial account. You can monitor the activities of all your business accounts with this service. Nowadays, most of the banks and credit card companies provide alerts on any suspicious activities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Immediately_Contact_Your_Bank\"><\/span><strong>10) Immediately Contact Your Bank<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you notice any suspicious activity on your business account, call your financial institution immediately. So that they can execute their procedures to prevent the loss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you don\u2019t have the experience of data loss then congratulations but after reading this article if you still leave the hole for hackers, you cannot become a proactive person. Understand the real importance of a data breach, you will lose the trust of people and millions of dollars in business loss.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you are not a technical person but also want to secure your business with automatic confidential data backups, contact our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.temok.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technical team<\/a> to get more information to develop your strategy to make sure everything is secure. \u00a0 <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>Data breaches are happening at an unparalleled rate and everyone having improper security can face a data breach experience at any time. It is necessary for every organization containing private or confidential data to understand the security risks and implement different techniques to minimize the risk factor. 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