How Researchers Could Use Information About Data Breaches 

The Internet has a nearly endless amount of information that is constantly growing. This information that is publicly available can actually be quite helpful when it comes to cybersecurity. There are plenty of websites that show information about breaches or vulnerabilities. PrivacyRights.org has a massive amount of information regarding different data breaches. One crucially important section is the data breach chronology. Researchers could use the information found here to learn more about past data breaches. The information provided can aid in preventing a breach, by learning where they occurred and what they targeted. This can help to detect a pattern or trend, as well find new potential vulnerabilities they may not have thought of.