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Data Breach Observatory

Four in five small businesses have suffered a recent data breach. And a single incident can cost a small firm over $1 million. So why don’t we hear more data breach news?

Proton isn’t waiting for breaches to be reported. Instead, we go to the dark web and track leaks in real time. Click below to see if you’re affected, and to reduce your risk, use a business password manager.

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About the Data Breach Observatory

Proton AG</a> to document cybersecurity incidents affecting small businesses. It&#x27;s similar to our <a target=\"_blank\" href=https://proton.me/"https://protonvpn.com/internet-censorship-observatory/">Internet Censorship Observatory<span class=\"sr-only\">(new window)</span></a>, which provides information about the latest attacks on internet freedom.</p>"],"font":[0,"sans"],"columns":[0,1]}],"bullet_points":[1,[]],"buttons":[1,[]],"note":[0],"aside":[0],"media":[0]}],[0,{"header_graphic":[0],"tags":[1,[]],"title":[0,{"content":[0,"What data is leaked?"],"level":[0,"h3"],"font":[0,"sans"],"size":[1,[[0,{"font":[0,"xl"],"screen":[0]}]]],"weight":[0,null]}],"text":[0,{"content":[0,"<p>We look out for breaches that include names, email addresses, passwords, financial information, contact details, and other sensitive information. Financial information could include credit cards, bank account details, payment information, tax IDs, and/or Social Security numbers. Contact information includes phone numbers, addresses, location data, and postal codes. Sensitive information could include other vital details like date of birth, ID numbers, passport numbers, license numbers, and health information.</p>"],"font":[0,"sans"],"columns":[0,1]}],"bullet_points":[1,[]],"buttons":[1,[]],"note":[0],"aside":[0],"media":[0]}],[0,{"header_graphic":[0],"tags":[1,[]],"title":[0,{"content":[0,"Why report data breach news?"],"level":[0,"h3"],"font":[0,"sans"],"size":[1,[[0,{"font":[0,"xl"],"screen":[0]}]]],"weight":[0,null]}],"text":[0,{"content":[0,"<p>Data breaches are extremely common and extremely under-reported. This creates a dangerous situation for small business owners, who are both at high risk and unaware of the threats they face. By responsibly disclosing breaches and raising awareness, the Data Breach Observatory aims to give consumers and small business owners the tools and information they need to protect themselves.</p>"],"font":[0,"sans"],"columns":[0,1]}],"bullet_points":[1,[]],"buttons":[1,[]],"note":[0],"aside":[0],"media":[0]}],[0,{"header_graphic":[0],"tags":[1,[]],"title":[0,{"content":[0,"Where do you get your information?"],"level":[0,"h3"],"font":[0,"sans"],"size":[1,[[0,{"font":[0,"xl"],"screen":[0]}]]],"weight":[0,null]}],"text":[0,{"content":[0,"<p>In partnership with Constella Intelligence, we constantly monitor for new data leaked by criminals to the dark web. This helps us protect our customers through features like <a href=https://proton.me/"/pass/pass-monitor/">Pass Monitor</a> in Proton Pass. By analyzing these same dark web databases, we can also produce original, timely research about new data breaches.</p>"],"font":[0,"sans"],"columns":[0,1]}],"bullet_points":[1,[]],"buttons":[1,[]],"note":[0],"aside":[0],"media":[0]}],[0,{"header_graphic":[0],"tags":[1,[]],"title":[0,{"content":[0,"Doesn't disclosing recent data breaches harm the businesses?"],"level":[0,"h3"],"font":[0,"sans"],"size":[1,[[0,{"font":[0,"xl"],"screen":[0]}]]],"weight":[0,null]}],"text":[0,{"content":[0,"<p>We believe in responsible disclosure, and we always inform the affected organization in advance of the information being published in the Data Breach Observatory. To help these organizations protect themselves in the future, Proton offers discounts for <a href=https://proton.me/"/business/pass/pricing/">Proton Pass business plans</a>.</p>"],"font":[0,"sans"],"columns":[0,1]}],"bullet_points":[1,[]],"buttons":[1,[]],"note":[0],"aside":[0],"media":[0]}]]]}" ssr client="load" opts="{"name":"ExpandableList","value":true}" await-children>
What is the Data Breach Observatory?
What data is leaked?
Why report data breach news?
Where do you get your information?
Doesn't disclosing recent data breaches harm the businesses?