CONFIDENTIAL: Top 11 Worst Data Breaches of All Time

A look at the latest and most significant hacker-related data breaches; determined by the amount of classified information that ended up in the wrong hands.

5,377 – Number of data breaches from 2005 to June 2015

786,098,214 – Number of records stolen from 2005 to June 2015

 

Due to the rise in prevalence, data breaches and have become a huge topic of concern for both customers and business owners. Now more than ever, it’s important to stay informed, be alert, and take the appropriate precautions in order to keep your classified information safe.  The best way to prevent data breaches is by hiring a professional shredding service . 

Anthem

(2 ^nd largest health insurer in the U.S.)

JP Morgan Chase

(Largest bank in the U.S.)

Home Depot

eBay

Target

Adobe

Massive American Business Hack

(7-Eleven, JC Penny, Hannaford, Heartland, JetBlue, Dow Jones, Euronet, Visa Jordan, Global Payment, Diners Singapore, and Ingenicard)

Sony PSN

Heartland

(Independent payment processor)

TJX Companies

(TJ Maxx/ Marshalls)

AOL

Prevent data breaches by performing regular tests to assess vulnerability, backing up information through remote data backup services, and effectively disposing any extra or duplicate records of confidential information.