SC Media Cites Flashpoint: Data Breaches May Be Underreported

February 9, 2022

SC Media cites Flashpoint intelligence on delayed breach reporting.

“SC Media reports that Flashpoint analysis indicates prolonged reporting timelines and reduced public visibility may be understating the true number of data breaches.”

SC Media cites Flashpoint intelligence warning that prolonged disclosure timelines may be masking the true scale of global data breaches.

Why may data breach numbers be underestimated?

Data breach totals may be underestimated because incidents increasingly take longer to be disclosed, reducing visibility into true breach volume.

What factors are delaying breach reporting?

Delayed reporting is driven by complex investigations, weak enforcement of notification rules, reduced media coverage, and ransomware incidents kept out of public view.

How does Flashpoint assess breach reporting delays?

Flashpoint intelligence analyzes breach disclosure timelines and reporting patterns to identify gaps between incident occurrence and public notification.

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