There are plenty of people out there whose identities have no protection at all. I’ve never been that kind of hacker you see in the movies, who wants to destroy things. For me, it was the easiest way to get nice things, and not have to pay for them.

In August 2019, we were captivated by that idea after the accusations of identity fraud in space made headlines. During a divorce proceeding, an astronaut stood accused of illegally accessing their partner’s information while aboard the International Space Station.

Although 2019 has come to a close, the wide-spread effects of the data breaches that made headlines during the year are far from over. As we begin 2020, it’s time to take a look back at the significant cybersecurity events that struck companies across various industries last year, what was exposed and why it matters to your identity and privacy.