The research I have been doing lately has allowed me to generate fun graphs like this one, to help illustrate the current state and trend of reported identity breaches:

Yes, it includes the high and controversial Best Western numbers.

Next step is to finish my dynamic feed based on phplot — post a chart that dynamically updates as groups like datalossdb.org edit their records.

I will be presenting the hidden details of this chart and other exciting visualizations at the upcoming ArcSight 2008 User Conference called (fittingly) “Connect the Dots”.