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.

Reddit IT admin accounts compromised in site hack

Reddit IT admin accounts compromised in site hack

Attackers access old backup file, internal systems.
Juha Saarinen Aug 2 2018 8:28AM Security
Cyber attacks rise in Australia's data breach numbers

Cyber attacks rise in Australia's data breach numbers

Health sector continues to have most incidents.
Ry Crozier Jul 31 2018 7:08AM Security
Timehop data breach impacts 21 million users

Timehop data breach impacts 21 million users

Cloud environment hacked.
a Staff Writer Jul 10 2018 7:00AM Security
Airtasker caught up in Typeform data breach

Airtasker caught up in Typeform data breach

Advises 'small amount' of data may be impacted.
Ry Crozier Jul 4 2018 11:41AM Security
Bakers Delight warns comp entrants after Typeform breach

Bakers Delight warns comp entrants after Typeform breach

As other Australian users seek assurances.
Ry Crozier Jul 4 2018 6:50AM Security
Tasmanian voters caught in data breach

Tasmanian voters caught in data breach

Express vote applicants impacted.
Ry Crozier Jul 2 2018 8:39AM Security
HealthEngine reveals data breach

HealthEngine reveals data breach

Patient feedback information 'may' have been accessed.
Ry Crozier Jun 29 2018 4:51PM Security
PageUp People revises data impacted by breach

PageUp People revises data impacted by breach

Uncovers ‘very small amount’ of clear text password data.
Ry Crozier Jun 18 2018 7:16AM Security
PageUp People all but confirms personal data 'accessed'

PageUp People all but confirms personal data 'accessed'

Implores customers to start using its services again.
Ry Crozier Jun 12 2018 10:20AM Security
Uber revises bug bounty policies after 2016 data breach

Uber revises bug bounty policies after 2016 data breach

Clarifies how it will treat and reward infosec researchers.
Dustin Volz Apr 27 2018 10:00AM Security
NSW govt opposes mandatory data breach reporting

NSW govt opposes mandatory data breach reporting

But will review voluntary scheme.
Justin Hendry Apr 13 2018 11:08AM Strategy
Uber CISO admits 'no justification' for hiding data breach

Uber CISO admits 'no justification' for hiding data breach

Senators slam firm for cover-up of hack affecting 57 million people.
a Staff Writer Feb 8 2018 6:12AM Security
GoGet reveals data breach as police arrest alleged hacker

GoGet reveals data breach as police arrest alleged hacker

Customer data accessed.
Allie Coyne Jan 31 2018 6:57AM Security
Immigration's data breach victims could be compensated

Immigration's data breach victims could be compensated

OAIC asks those affected to provide info.
Allie Coyne Jan 24 2018 11:25AM Security
ASIC takes aim at anonymisation

ASIC takes aim at anonymisation

Hindering investigations.
Ry Crozier Jan 23 2018 6:30AM Security
US Homeland Security sheds light on data breach

US Homeland Security sheds light on data breach

Follows leaked documents late last year.
Staff Writer Jan 4 2018 12:49PM Security
Parker chatbot can tell you if you need to report a data breach

Parker chatbot can tell you if you need to report a data breach

Norton Rose Fulbright prepares for new law.
Allie Coyne Dec 13 2017 11:55AM Security
NSW govt agencies could be forced to report data breaches

NSW govt agencies could be forced to report data breaches

Labor introduces bill.
Justin Hendry Nov 17 2017 10:58AM Strategy
NSA staffer's backdoored computer may have leaked secrets

NSA staffer's backdoored computer may have leaked secrets

Kaspersky report refutes allegations it helped Russia.
Juha Saarinen Nov 17 2017 6:40AM Security
Equifax takes down web page after new compromise

Equifax takes down web page after new compromise

Redirected to fake Adobe Flash update.
John McCrank , Staff Writers Oct 13 2017 6:28AM Security

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