News and Analysis

Despite advances in digital security, data breaches continue to pose significant threats. Major security breaches in 2023 included a cyber attack on over 2000 businesses and public organisations using an exploit in the MOVEit Transfer software, the breach of a staggering 815 million Indian citizens’ data, the hacking of 17,000 WordPress sites, a ransomware attack on aviation giant Boeing, and a data breach at genetics testing company 23andMe. These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges in securing sensitive information.