Chronology of Data Breaches Custom Sort | Privacy Rights Clearinghouse

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Unintended disclosure (DISC) - Sensitive information posted publicly on a website, mishandled or sent to the wrong party via email, fax or mail.

Hacking or malware (HACK) - Electronic entry by an outside party, malware and spyware.

Payment Card Fraud (CARD) - Fraud involving debit and credit cards that is not accomplished via hacking. For example, skimming devices at point-of-service terminals.

Insider ( INSD) - Someone with legitimate access intentionally breaches information - such as an employee or contractor.

Physical loss (PHYS) - Lost, discarded or stolen non-electronic records, such as paper documents

Portable device (PORT) - Lost, discarded or stolen laptop, PDA, smartphone, portable memory device, CD, hard drive, data tape, etc

Stationary device (STAT) - Lost, discarded or stolen stationary electronic device such as a computer or server not designed for mobility.

Unknown or other (UNKN)

Chronology of Data Breaches

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