A data breach is a security incident in which unauthorized individuals gain access to sensitive, protected, or confidential data. This can include personal information such as names, addresses, social security numbers, financial information, or corporate data. Data breaches may occur due to various factors, including cyberattacks (like hacking or phishing), inadequate security measures, human error, or physical theft of devices containing confidential information. The consequences of a data breach can be severe, impacting individuals and organizations through identity theft, financial loss, legal liabilities, and damage to reputation. Organizations often have protocols to detect, respond to, and mitigate the effects of data breaches, including notifying affected individuals and authorities as required by law.
An external provider for El Corte Inglés experienced a data breach, accessing identifiable information and card numbers without facilitating financial fraud. El Corte Inglés swiftly activated security protocols, managing the…