Cyber Security Infographic: Worst Data Breaches

Edward Snowden is back with another cybersecurity revelation this morning. This time, about the government’s surveillance activities. According to US news sources, The US National Security Agency (NSA) and British counterpart Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) illegally hacked into the networks of the world’s biggest SIM card manufacturer. The reason behind this was to steal codes and facilitate eavesdropping on mobiles.

It is a fact that as our technology develops our data is becoming easier to hack, particularly with flawed cybersecurity systems in place. Given this mornings breaking news, we have outlined the highest profile, security breaches to date. It highlights the outcomes of such breaches, with damaging consequences for both business and consumer.