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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But the South Korean government said this week it was "highly likely" Artex had been used in data breaches at more than seven financial institutions, including major banks.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Security misconfigurations, such as the one the Justice Department highlighted in Capital One Financial’s 2019 massive data theft, remain one of the top causes of data breaches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The latest incident comes shortly after the ICO took enforcement action against the Metropolitan Police over two unrelated data breaches.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
They added the ICO was supporting organisations to address the wider issue of data breaches across the health sector, working closely with the National Data Guardian and NHS England.
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
