Limiting the Damage from a Confidential Data Breach: Russian Hackers Reportedly Obtain Internet Credentials

Aug 7, 2014

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On August 5, The New York Times reported that Russian hackers have obtained what could be the largest collection of confidential data in history. The security firm that discovered the breach continues to alert affected companies to possible exposure. Although the hackers remain anonymous, affected companies have unconventional legal tools at their disposal to limit the damage.

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