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Keys to preventing data leaks<\/span><\/h1>\n

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A data breach is a security incident in which confidential information is accessed or extracted without permission<\/strong>, which may include personal data, credentials or any other sensitive information of individuals and organisations. Here, we explain in more detail what it means and the fundamental keys to preventing<\/strong> a data breach.<\/p>\n

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What is a data leak?<\/h2>\n

Data leakage is one of the most common and damaging incidents in the field of cybersecurity.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A data breach occurs when confidential information is accidentally or unlawfully exposed<\/strong>. This can happen inside or outside an organisation, and can be the result of a cyber-attack, human error or a failure in security systems. The information leaked in a data breach varies widely in content<\/strong>. It can be personal data, such as names, addresses and social security numbers; financial data, such as credit card numbers and bank account details; or corporate data, such as product details and business strategies. The consequences of a data breach are generally significant. For individuals, it can end up as identity theft or financial fraud. For businesses, it can result in legal fines, loss of reputation and damage to customer relationships<\/strong>. Data leakage can be a quick event, where data is exposed and used immediately<\/strong>, or it can be a slow process, where data is collected over a long period of time before it is used. <\/p>\n

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Main types of data leakage<\/h2>\n

Data leaks are differentiated into different types <\/strong>such as: <\/p>\n

Interns<\/h3>\n

In internal data leaks, data is leaked or leaked from within the organisation. It happens when employees or persons with authorised access to confidential information disclose or extract it in an unauthorised way, intentionally or unintentionally<\/strong>. Also, when an unauthorised person outside the organisation gains access to the organisation and its data<\/strong>. Generally, the latter type usually corresponds to a cyber-attack. Some of the main causes of insider leaks<\/strong> include: <\/p>\n