data breaches — incidents where personal, confidential, or protected information is accessed, stolen, or used by unauthorized individuals
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: incidents where personal, confidential, or protected information is accessed, stolen, or used by unauthorized individuals
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdeɪtə ˈbriːtʃɪz/
Example Sentences
- After three data breaches in a month, the CEO decided to hire a cybersecurity expert instead of his nephew.
- Companies must notify customers within 72 hours of discovering data breaches.
- The password '123456' practically invites data breaches to your door with a welcome mat.
data breaches
NOUN[/ˈdeɪtə ˈbriːtʃɪz/]
incidents where personal, confidential, or protected information is accessed, stolen, or used by unauthorized individuals

a hooded figure sits at multiple glowing computer monitors displaying personal files and documents. The hacker's fingers rapidly type on keyboards as sensitive data scrolls across the screens. Security cameras in the corner have been disabled with wires hanging loose. File cabinets stand open with papers scattered on the floor showing the break-in occurred. Office workers' personal photos and confidential documents are visible on the screens being copied. Other monitors show progress bars indicating data transfer to external devices. incidents where personal, confidential, or protected information is accessed, stolen, or used by unauthorized individuals

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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Data derives from Latin 'datum' (that which is given), referring to information or facts. Breach originates from Old English 'bryce' (breaking or rupture), meaning a violation or breaking through of a barrier. Together, 'data breaches' denotes the unauthorized access or compromise of protected information.
Breakdown
data (Latin datum, 'given information') + breach (Old English bryce, 'breaking or violation'). The compound describes the breaking through of security barriers protecting sensitive information.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“After three data breaches in a month, the CEO decided to hire a cybersecurity expert instead of his nephew.”
“Companies must notify customers within 72 hours of discovering data breaches.”
“The password '123456' practically invites data breaches to your door with a welcome mat.”
“Healthcare organizations are particularly vulnerable to data breaches.”
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