Data breaches Data breaches

Technology is getting smarter, but hackers are still stealing data through basic web application flaws. Even sophisticated attacks exploit a series of basic security oversights. In this topic page, we keep tabs on some of the most prominent breaches and discuss how you can avoid being a statistic.

Misconfigured UTAS SharePoint site exposed 20,000 students' details

Misconfigured UTAS SharePoint site exposed 20,000 students' details

Security settings allowed broad access to files.
Ry Crozier Sep 21 2020 2:01PM Cloud
US charges seven over wide-ranging hacks

US charges seven over wide-ranging hacks

Covers APT41, Barium, Winnti, Wicked Panda, and Wicked Spider threats.
Staff Writer Sep 17 2020 11:18AM Security
Hackers test defences of Trump campaign websites ahead of US election

Hackers test defences of Trump campaign websites ahead of US election

Could be preparation for a larger digital assault.
Jack Stubbs Sep 2 2020 12:08PM Security
Service NSW still waiting to notify on data breach after four months

Service NSW still waiting to notify on data breach after four months

Blames lengthy review process.
Justin Hendry Sep 2 2020 6:43AM Security
NSW privacy watchdog asked to investigate driver's licence data leak

NSW privacy watchdog asked to investigate driver's licence data leak

As search for third-party culprit continues.
Justin Hendry Sep 2 2020 6:16AM Security
NSA, FBI expose Russian intelligence hacking tool

NSA, FBI expose Russian intelligence hacking tool

'Drovorub' used to break into Linux systems.
Christopher Bing Aug 14 2020 6:52AM Security
US officials now worry about election logistics more than hacking

US officials now worry about election logistics more than hacking

Misinformation, poll worker shortages and US postal service slowdowns.
Joseph Menn Aug 10 2020 6:42AM Security
Australian universities investigate online exam tool data breach

Australian universities investigate online exam tool data breach

After details of 444,000 users allegedly stolen.
Matt Johnston Aug 6 2020 4:18PM Security
US offers bounties on election-interfering nation state hackers

US offers bounties on election-interfering nation state hackers

Rewards of up to US$10 million on the table.
Juha Saarinen Aug 6 2020 9:01AM Security
OAIC records highest ever number of monthly data breaches

OAIC records highest ever number of monthly data breaches

Since notification scheme began.
Justin Hendry Jul 31 2020 1:19PM Security
US accuses Chinese nationals of hacking spree

US accuses Chinese nationals of hacking spree

Targeting COVID data, defence secrets.
Raphael Satter and Christopher Bing Jul 22 2020 6:46AM Security
Second IT contractor charged over LandMark White data breach

Second IT contractor charged over LandMark White data breach

As investigations continue.
Justin Hendry Jul 17 2020 4:37PM Security
US accuses Assange of recruiting LulzSec hackers

US accuses Assange of recruiting LulzSec hackers

No further charges laid in expanded second indictment.
Juha Saarinen Jun 25 2020 11:41AM Security
Hackers and hucksters reinvigorate 'Anonymous' brand

Hackers and hucksters reinvigorate 'Anonymous' brand

Stages online resurgence amid protests.
Joseph Menn Jun 3 2020 12:48PM Security
Optus faces class action after 50k customers' details sent to White Pages

Optus faces class action after 50k customers' details sent to White Pages

Lawyers test Privacy Act.
Ry Crozier Apr 27 2020 2:33PM Security
Marriott discloses second data breach in two years

Marriott discloses second data breach in two years

5.2 million guests exposed.
Staff Writers Apr 1 2020 10:27AM Security
Mass move to work from home in coronavirus crisis creates opening for hackers: cyber experts

Mass move to work from home in coronavirus crisis creates opening for hackers: cyber experts

Sudden transition means more scope for mistakes.
Steven Scheer and Raphael Satter Mar 20 2020 12:52PM Security
Melbourne TAFE data breach exposes 55k student, staff files

Melbourne TAFE data breach exposes 55k student, staff files

Sensitive financial, health data accessed.
Justin Hendry Mar 11 2020 12:49PM Security
NSW govt pledges to introduce mandatory data breach reporting

NSW govt pledges to introduce mandatory data breach reporting

Becomes first state or territory to do so.
Justin Hendry Mar 10 2020 6:55AM Strategy
Corruption watchdog calls for mandatory data breach laws in Qld

Corruption watchdog calls for mandatory data breach laws in Qld

Wants new reporting measures to combat information exposure risks.
Justin Hendry Feb 26 2020 1:23PM Strategy

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