Data breaches have become increasingly common, affecting various organizations that store personal and sensitive data online. Proactive measures to prevent these breaches include using strong passwords, educating oneself about phishing attacks, and regular software/update. In the event of a breach, affected parties should read the data breach notification carefully, implement preventions, get in touch with the organization involved, and check their credit report, among other steps. Data breaches can lead to identity theft, and fraud therefore, prompt actions are necessary to mitigate potential damage.

MSU study: Ransomware drives US health data breaches | MSUToday
According to a study, ransomware attacks have become the main reason for health care data breaches in the US, compromising 285 million patient records over