Verizon Business

2008 Data Breach Investigations Report

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Title:2008 Data Breach Investigations Report (ID: CSD5395)
Author(s):Wade H. Baker (Verizon Business), C D. Hylender (Verizon Business), and J A. Valentine (Verizon Business)
Source:Verizon Business
Origin:Contributed by Organizations or Campuses (07/01/2008)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:

The 2008 Data Breach Investigations Report draws from over 500 forensic engagements handled by the Verizon Business Investigative Response team over a four-year period. Tens of thousands of data points weave together the stories and statistics from compromise victims around the world. This report seeks to answer the following questions;

  • Who is behind data breaches?
  • How do breaches occur?
  • What commonalities exist?
  • Where should mitigation efforts be focused?
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