Yahoo Data Breach

The Violación de datos de Yahoo, also known as the Yahoo data breach, was a significant cybersecurity incident that occurred in 2013. It was one of the largest data breaches in history, affecting an estimated 3 billion user accounts. The breach occurred when hackers gained access to Yahoo's database, compromising sensitive information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, and security questions and answers. The breach was a major setback for Yahoo, which had previously been a trusted and reputable online service provider. The incident highlighted the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and the need for companies to prioritize the protection of their users' personal data. The breach also led to a significant loss of trust among Yahoo's users, many of whom abandoned the platform in favor of other online services. In the aftermath of the breach, Yahoo's parent company, Verizon, was forced to pay a significant settlement to affected users and to implement new security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.