From Target to Adobe, cyber-criminals have infiltrated the networks of some of the largest businesses in the US, turning 2013 into a record year for data breaches.

Companies lost more than 800 million records in nearly 2,200 incidents, doubling the loss of the previous highest year, 2011, according to analysis by Risk Based Security.

We can no longer afford not to take action. While the internet has brought us immeasurable benefits, it has also increased the risks that individuals, businesses and governments face on a daily…