2008 data breach report released

The Identity Theft Resource Center has released the 2008 Breach List. The 117 page document identifies 377 specific breaches that expose 17,011,691 identities as of July 22. It's a very specific and interesting look into data breaches so far this year.

About the center:

Identity Theft Resource Center® (ITRC) is a nonprofit, nationally respected organization dedicated exclusively to the understanding and prevention of identity theft. The ITRC provides consumer and victim support as well as public education. The ITRC also advises governmental agencies, legislators, law enforcement, and businesses about the evolving and growing problem of identity theft. [From Identity Theft Resource Center | A Nonprofit Organization]