A data leak happens when sensitive information is unintentionally exposed — often due to poor security or human error — without a full-scale cyberattack. This can include:
Email addresses
Phone numbers
Passwords
Location data
Social security or national ID numbers
Even if the leak seems minor, cybercriminals can piece together this information for phishing, identity theft, or scams.
What you should do:
Use Prosec Security’s ID Scan Threat Report to scan for any exposed information.
Change passwords frequently and avoid reusing them.
Use two-factor authentication where possible.
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