Biggest Data Breach in Modern History. What To Do Now.

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The world of cybersecurity has been rocked by a data breach so colossal that it's being called the Biggest Data Breach in Modern History. The National Public Data breach and hacker USDoD are discussed in a true cyber crime story.
The biggest data breach in modern history, involving National Public Data and its sister site Records Check. The breach compromised sensitive personal data of over 2 billion people and exposed vulnerabilities in cybersecurity practices. The hacker behind the breach, known as USDOD, is a Brazilian citizen and has a history of high-profile hacks. The conversation emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity for businesses, especially small to mid-sized ones, and the need for stronger regulations for data brokers. It also provides recommendations for individuals to protect themselves, such as freezing credit and monitoring financial accounts.
Chapters

• 00:00 What Happened and What You SHould Do
• 03:00 The Biggest Data Breach in Modern History
• 08:04 Protecting Small Businesses from Cyber Threats
• 13:03 Blind Spots in Cybersecurity
• 26:09 The Need for Stronger Regulations for Data Brokers
• 35:09 Taking Steps to Protect Personal Information
• 46:49 Making Cybersecurity a Priority in Business Operations

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Chapitres

1. What Happened (00:00:00)

2. What You Need to Know (00:03:04)

3. National Public Data Breach (00:04:01)

4. Biggest Data Breach in Modern History (00:04:58)

5. Protecting Small Businesses from Cyber Threats (00:11:18)

6. Blind Spots in Cybersecurity (00:15:11)

7. Need for Stronger Regulations for Data Brokers (00:20:38)

8. How the Breach Happened (00:23:40)

9. USDoD DOXXED (00:25:26)

10. Taking Steps to Protect Personal Information (00:34:17)

11. Making Cybersecurity a Priority in Business Operations (00:40:17)