What a Data Breach Actually Is (And What It Isn't)
A plain-English walkthrough of what a breach really is, what it isn't, and what it means when your email shows up in breach data.
Short, practical guides you can send to clients or read yourself. No scare tactics, no jargon—just calm, helpful information you can act on.
A plain-English walkthrough of what a breach really is, what it isn't, and what it means when your email shows up in breach data.
Old leaks don't stay "in the past." This article explains how years-old breaches still fuel today's attacks and password guessing.
A calm script and talking points for using breach reports in conversations with clients or leadership teams.
Why reusing the same password across accounts turns one breach into many—and how to fix it with simple, realistic steps.
A step-by-step checklist you can follow in the first day after finding out an account was breached.
How simple breach checks fit into the bigger picture of security reviews, audits, and compliance work.
Once your email is in breach data, targeted phishing gets easier. Here's how to recognize the most common tricks.
A non-overwhelming baseline for small teams who want to get "good enough" security in place without a big stack.
Practical ways to drop breach snapshots into QBR decks and show progress over time without drowning clients in detail.
Plain-English guide to what a credit freeze actually does, when it makes sense after a breach, and how to place one without getting lost in jargon.
Clear warning signs that someone may be accessing your account—and the simple steps you should take immediately to secure it before damage occurs.
A plain-English guide explaining how scraping incidents differ from true data breaches, what each means for your security, and how to respond calmly and effectively.