Author/Source: Bitdefender HotforSecurity blog See the full link here
Takeaway
This article explains how a cyber attack on Asahi Group Holdings led to a huge data breach. You will learn that personal information of nearly two million people was stolen from their computer systems.
Technical Subject Understandability
Intermediate
Analogy/Comparison
A data breach is like a thief breaking into a store and stealing customer records, including their names, addresses, and payment details.
Why It Matters
This matters because when personal information is stolen, people can become victims of identity theft or scams. For example, the article mentions that names, addresses, phone numbers, and payment information were taken, which could be used to open fake accounts or make fraudulent purchases in someone else’s name.
Related Terms
Cyber attack, Data breach. Jargon Conversion: A cyber attack is when someone tries to illegally access or damage computer systems. A data breach is when private information is stolen from computer systems.
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