How cyberattacks on companies affect everyone

When companies are hit by cyberattacks, the real victims are often their customers. Stolen data leads to identity theft, tax fraud, and credit card fraud, while service disruptions affect payments, travel, and communications. Beyond financial harm, breaches erode trust, enable disinformation campaigns, and trigger security tightening that makes digital life more cumbersome for everyone. The post advises consumers to be selective about what data they share with companies and offers practical questions to evaluate data-sharing decisions.