Every data breach is different. Here are some of the tools and techniques TechCrunch uses to check if a data breach is real.

VERIFY: Here's how to tell if Amazon or a scammer emailed you Out-of-the-blue emails are often an attempt to download malware to your computer and/or steal your personal information, according to ...

That said, if you are sure of the source, and you are confident it is not a spam or scam email, you can always check the actual link prior to clicking it. The process is quite simple.