Amid the constant drumbeat of successful cyberattacks, some fake data breaches have also cropped up to make sensational headlines. Unfortunately, even fake data breaches can have real repercussions. Earlier this year, a hacker on a criminal forum claimed to have stolen data on some 50 million Europcar customers. After investigation, the car rental company determined that the data claimed to have been stolen was completely bogus. In February 2024, someone created a fake news story … More
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