Top Five Data Breaches in Finance History
No wonder the financial sector is one of the sectors most targeted by cybercriminals. Put simply, cybercriminals go where the money is. For hackers, financial institutions offer many ways to make money, including fraud, extortion, and theft. Financial institutions store large amounts of sensitive financial data, resulting in large payouts for hackers trying to line their pockets. Since finance tops the list of industries most vulnerable to cyberattacks, along with education, energy and healthcare, they should be at the top of every financial institution's list for protecting their data. The purpose of this article is not only to list the seven biggest attacks in financial his...