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9 data breaches that cost someone their job

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December 17, 2014

9 data breaches that cost someone their job

Tis' the season for data breachesImage by ThinkstockFollowing last year's big announcement of not just Target's data breach but executive job loss, we lay out 9 data breaches resulting in job loss. Comparing Target alongside other breaches that have fallen under the radar.TargetImage by TargetTo read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here READ MORE

 

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