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.

My Health Record data breaches fall

My Health Record data breaches fall

But complaints skyrocket with opt-out switch.
Justin Hendry Nov 5 2019 1:29PM Strategy
LandMark White sabotage suspect refused bail

LandMark White sabotage suspect refused bail

After being charged on a string of offences.
Justin Hendry Oct 3 2019 9:37AM Security
Malindo Air says data leak caused by ex-staffers at contractor firm

Malindo Air says data leak caused by ex-staffers at contractor firm

46 million passengers affected.
Liz Lee Sep 24 2019 1:10PM Security
Malaysia's Malindo Air confirms passenger data breach

Malaysia's Malindo Air confirms passenger data breach

After Kaspersky Lab report.
Liz Lee and Stanley Widianto Sep 19 2019 6:55AM Cloud
OAIC reduces frequency of data breach reporting

OAIC reduces frequency of data breach reporting

Despite steady stream of notifications.
Justin Hendry Aug 28 2019 6:55AM Security
Aussie banks warn customers after fresh PayID data breach

Aussie banks warn customers after fresh PayID data breach

'Client-side technical issue' blamed for latest disclosure.
Ry Crozier Aug 21 2019 10:28AM Financial Services
NSW govt considers making data breach reporting mandatory

NSW govt considers making data breach reporting mandatory

Reviews existing voluntary scheme.
Justin Hendry Aug 7 2019 7:15AM Strategy
Google suspends transcription of voice assistant clips in Europe

Google suspends transcription of voice assistant clips in Europe

Over 1000 conversations sent to news outlet.
Staff Writer Aug 2 2019 12:38PM Strategy
Explainer: What do you do after a data breach?

Explainer: What do you do after a data breach?

Assessing the severity of a breach.
Jack Stubbs , Christopher Bing Aug 1 2019 1:45PM Strategy
NAB reveals 13,000-person data breach at 6PM Friday

NAB reveals 13,000-person data breach at 6PM Friday

Dataset uploaded to the servers of two service providers.And not burying news, promise.
Ry Crozier Jul 26 2019 6:21PM Financial Services
Equifax's $996m data breach settlement spurs calls for new rules

Equifax's $996m data breach settlement spurs calls for new rules

"It's a parking ticket, not a penalty."
Pete Schroeder Jul 23 2019 2:24PM Security
Aussie finance sector attributes the most data breaches to "hacking"

Aussie finance sector attributes the most data breaches to "hacking"

Out of 25 industry verticals.
Ry Crozier Jul 18 2019 5:35PM Security
British Airways faces record $329m fine over data breach

British Airways faces record $329m fine over data breach

Punished under GDPR.
Paul Sandle Jul 9 2019 7:36AM Security
Outgoing NZ Treasury Secretary slammed for 'clumsy' hacker response to budget data leak

Outgoing NZ Treasury Secretary slammed for 'clumsy' hacker response to budget data leak

Budget breach should never have happened under any circumstances.
Juha Saarinen Jun 27 2019 12:50PM Security
NSW opposition reignites push for mandatory data breach laws

NSW opposition reignites push for mandatory data breach laws

Kicks off second attempt to introduce legislation.
Justin Hendry Jun 21 2019 12:37PM Strategy
Privacy watchdog criticises Cathay Pacific over 2018 data breach

Privacy watchdog criticises Cathay Pacific over 2018 data breach

Found to have not followed data protection principles.
Staff Writer Jun 6 2019 11:50PM Security
LandMark White stretchered as banks suspend business, again

LandMark White stretchered as banks suspend business, again

“Not able to provide the market with reliable guidance”.
Julian Bajkowski Jun 5 2019 11:59AM Financial Services
Aussie fashion e-tailer Princess Polly suffers data breach

Aussie fashion e-tailer Princess Polly suffers data breach

Card info may have been captured as it was entered into site.
Ry Crozier Jun 1 2019 12:02AM Security
Vic public health 'highly vulnerable' to Singapore-like data breach

Vic public health 'highly vulnerable' to Singapore-like data breach

Four health services audited, all four exploited.
Ry Crozier May 29 2019 11:35AM Security
Spokesman for hacker group Anonymous arrested in Texas

Spokesman for hacker group Anonymous arrested in Texas

On charges of “threatening a federal agent.”
Staff Writer Apr 15 2019 6:31AM Cloud

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