data breach
noun
an event, often a cyberattack, that results in the release of sensitive or personal data.
data breaches
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pluralof data breach.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"We want to see a full review by NHS England of the current policy governing all NHS staff on inappropriate patient data breaches."
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Not to mention the legitimate worries about data breaches if, for instance, passports are required to be uploaded to verify age.
From Slate ● Jun. 18, 2026
"To be clear, Bluesky's systems were not breached. Individual user accounts were compromised, likely via credentials leaked in data breaches."
From Barron's ● May 29, 2026
Over the past five years, data breaches reported by U.S. organizations rose nearly 80%, according to the nonprofit Identity Theft Resource Center.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
There’s also a risk of data breaches, experts say.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
