Application Assignment: Online Fraudsouthern New Hampshire U

Application Assignment: Online fraudSouthern New Hampshire UniversityIT-659 Cyberlaw and Ethics 02:01:10 GMT -05:00Data Breach: US CellularAs we advance further into a technology dependent world, new visions on what technology can do for us and how it can simplify our daily lives. Even though technology is advancing due to new innovations, this comes at a cost and by this it means cyber threats/attacks “In 2023, the number of data compromises in the United States stood at 3,205 cases. Meanwhile, over 353 million individuals were affected in the same year by data compromises, including data breaches, leakage, and exposure” (Petrosyan, 2024). There are plenty of avenues for cyber criminals to intrude on your network, computer systems or even our handheld devices many ofus hold dear to our hearts. Understanding the importance of being safe over the internet is crucial, knowing what to look for, and how to protect yourself or your business is key to overall success as cyber threats emerge. Looking at a data breach in 2021 that targeted “US Cellular” a major cell phone conglomerate here in the United States who has “high-quality network to customers with 4.6 million retail connections in 21 states” (UScellular, 2024), detailing