{"id":190598,"date":"2024-02-25T15:00:29","date_gmt":"2024-02-25T15:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/?p=190598"},"modified":"2024-02-26T06:56:55","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T06:56:55","slug":"biggest-data-breaches-and-cyber-hacks-of-2023-and-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techopedia.com\/biggest-data-breaches-and-cyber-hacks","title":{"rendered":"Biggest Data Breaches And Cyber Hacks of 2023 And 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every time you endlessly scroll down your social media feed, two <\/span>cyberattacks<\/span><\/a> will happen somewhere in the world, occurring at a rate of <\/span>one attack every 39 seconds<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Experts predict that <\/span>data breaches<\/span> will cost the global economy <\/span>$9.5 trillion in 2024<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Given that most of us will use the same email address for multiple online accounts, it’s unsurprising that a single email can be compromised in numerous data breaches. Collectively, these attacks contribute to an alarming total of <\/span>16.7 billion compromised accounts<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Global data breach statistics as of Jan. 30, 2024. Source: Surfshark<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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There are further compelling reasons why cybersecurity and protection measures, such as effective <\/span>malware removal<\/a> solutions, antivirus software<\/span><\/a>, and the best server antiviruses<\/a>, should be a primary concern and a priority for all businesses.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We have already witnessed the \u201c<\/span>Mother of All Breaches”<\/span><\/a> (MOAB) at the beginning of 2024.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here, we compiled a list of the <\/span>biggest data breaches<\/span> and <\/span>cyber hacks<\/span> that you need to be aware of.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. \n
    \n 10 Biggest Data Breaches And Top Cyber Attacks of the Last 12 Months<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    \n All Recent Cyber Security Breaches And Biggest Data Leaks in 2024<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    \n The Top 3 Biggest Data Breaches in 2023<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    \n The Bottom Line<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    \n FAQs<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n
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    \n References<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n <\/ol>\n
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