Breach analysis, security insights, and practical tips to keep your data safe.
Not all threats come from external hackers. Employees, contractors, and trusted insiders cause some of the most damaging breaches. Learn about the types of insider threats, warning signs, and how organizations defend against them.
Read articleNearly 24 billion stolen records paint a stark picture: combolists now dwarf individual breaches, plaintext passwords remain epidemic, and stealer malware has become the dominant threat vector. Here's what the largest data exposures reveal about protecting yourself.
Read moreSupply chain attacks compromise trusted software to infiltrate thousands of organizations at once. The SolarWinds and Kaseya incidents revealed how devastating this attack vector can be and what the industry must change.
Read moreThe XSS.IS Combolist breach stands as one of the largest credential exposures in history, compromising 2.47 billion email addresses, usernames, and plaintext passwords. Understanding how this massive aggregation happened reveals critical lessons about password reuse and cascading security failures.
Read moreWhen a company suffers a data breach, what are they legally required to tell you? Breach notification laws vary dramatically worldwide. This overview covers the major frameworks and what they mean for your rights.
Read moreThe cybersecurity landscape has fundamentally shifted. Stealer logs—malware that silently harvests credentials from infected devices—now account for 16,878 of the 22,875 breaches tracked in our database. This evolution signals a departure from traditional database hacks toward automated, high-volume credential theft.
Read moreYour browser is the primary gateway to the internet and a major attack surface. Learn which settings to change, which extensions to install, and which browser choices offer the best balance of usability and privacy.
Read moreDiscovering you are a victim of identity theft is overwhelming. This practical guide walks you through the essential steps to limit damage, report the crime, and restore your identity and credit.
Read moreDespite decades of security best practices, nearly 18,000 breaches in our database still expose passwords in plaintext—readable by anyone with access. When companies fail this basic security requirement, millions pay the price with compromised accounts and cascading identity theft.
Read moreA credit freeze is one of the most effective defenses against identity theft, yet most people never set one up. This step-by-step guide covers how credit freezes work, how to place them, and when to lift them.
Read moreWith over 20.6 billion records exposed across 20,313 breaches, your personal information has likely been compromised multiple times. Here's what security experts recommend you do immediately to protect yourself from credential stuffing, account takeovers, and identity theft.
Read moreA massive industry exists to collect, package, and sell your personal data without your knowledge. Learn who data brokers are, where they get your information, and what you can do to limit your exposure.
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