Breachies 2025: The Data Breach Awards You Don’t Want to Win
Welcome to the Breachies, where data breaches get the recognition they never wanted! With awards like “The Annual Microsoft Screwed Up Again” and “The I Didn’t Even Know You Had My Information Award,” it’s clear that privacy isn’t just on vacation; it’s been stolen! The “Breachies” highlight the year’s most outrageous data breaches.
Hot Take:
Oh, data breaches, the gift that keeps on giving… like a never-ending fruitcake you didn’t ask for. It’s no longer a question of if your data was leaked, but rather, how many times this year? With the Breachies Awards, we celebrate the “best” in data leakage, because why not make a game of the conga line of companies failing at privacy?
Key Points:
- Data breaches are alarmingly common, with companies collecting more data than necessary.
- The Breachies Awards humorously highlight the worst data breaches of the year.
- Awards include “Say Something Without Saying Anything” for Mixpanel and “Just Stop Using Tracking Tech” for Blue Shield of California.
- Many breaches involve third-party providers, emphasizing the need for better security practices.
- Protecting personal data requires using unique passwords and enabling two-factor authentication.
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