Cyber Attack vs Data Breach: Understanding the Key Differences This infographic explains the clear differences between a cyber attack and a data breach by comparing intent, causes, objectives, impact, and targets. A cyber attack is a deliberate and malicious attempt to compromise systems, disrupt operations, or gain unauthorized access, often through phishing, malware, ransomware, or DDoS attacks. A data breach, on the other hand, focuses on the exposure or theft of sensitive data, which can occur due to human error, insider threats, system vulnerabilities, or external attacks. Understanding these distinctions helps organizations strengthen security strategies, improve incident response, and reduce financial, legal, and reputational risks. #CyberAttack #DataBreach #CyberSecurity #InformationSecurity #RiskManagement #IncidentResponse #DataProtection #NetworkSecurity #Compliance #ThreatAwareness