Security breach calls

Yes, and it's been going on for a long time. The important thing to remember is that Apple never initiates phone calls with customers.

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

What I do is just not answer the phone unless I recognize the caller.

That is a common scam. It is not Apple calling you. Also see: Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

Those calls are reported numerous times on a daily basis.

They are scams and should be ignored/blocked.

Apple will not cold call a customer with that "information."