Why Data Breaches Cost Us An Arm and a Leg
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Why Data Breaches Cost Us An Arm and a Leg

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If you think data breaches don't directly impact your wallet, guess again.

The detailed infographic below from Authentify describes the passed-along consumer costs of data breaches at outlets like Target and Neiman Marcus. Additional costs, of course, show up later in the form of higher taxes...

All told, the costs are enormous and the consequences of compromised customer data are far reaching. Read on. 

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