Data breaches happen all the time, frequently more often than we can report. From the large-scale exploits that have gone undetected for as many as 30 years to the attacks on (or by) high-profile players, we’ve taken a look at the biggest breaches that have hit the news throughout the first half of 2012, a list that demonstrates the number of problems that can ensue when security measures are inadequate, reminding us of the growing need for increased information security.