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.

Anthem to pay record $152m over data breach

Anthem to pay record $152m over data breach

To settle US lawsuits.
Staff Writers Jun 26 2017 7:08AM Security
Identity manager OneLogin hacked, user data accessed

Identity manager OneLogin hacked, user data accessed

Customers required to reset credentials.
Juha Saarinen Jun 2 2017 6:45AM Security
Bikies hack key fobs to steal cars

Bikies hack key fobs to steal cars

Rash of rustled Jeep Wranglers.
Staff Writers Jun 1 2017 9:31AM Security
Payment data stolen in Chipotle breach

Payment data stolen in Chipotle breach

Most restaurants hit with PoS malware.
Lisa Baertlein May 29 2017 6:43AM Security
Hacker stole Zomato passwords to force bug bounty

Hacker stole Zomato passwords to force bug bounty

Some 17 million records taken.
Juha Saarinen May 19 2017 6:31AM Security
Australia, China agree to oppose cyber IP theft

Australia, China agree to oppose cyber IP theft

Diplomats seek curb on IP theft.
Paris Cowan Apr 24 2017 3:09PM Security
Hack sets off 156 emergency sirens across Dallas

Hack sets off 156 emergency sirens across Dallas

Manual switch-off required to end wailing.
Staff Writers Apr 10 2017 7:30AM Security
WikiLeaks dumps CIA malware obfuscation code

WikiLeaks dumps CIA malware obfuscation code

False-flag 'Marble Framework' released.
Juha Saarinen Apr 3 2017 6:37AM Security
How the AFP nabbed an Aussie Anonymous hacker

How the AFP nabbed an Aussie Anonymous hacker

Inside Operation Alastria.
Allie Coyne Mar 20 2017 6:40AM Security
Verifone confirms corporate network was hacked

Verifone confirms corporate network was hacked

US stores hit.
Juha Saarinen Mar 9 2017 10:31AM Security
Australia finally has mandatory data breach notification

Australia finally has mandatory data breach notification

After many years of trying.
Allie Coyne Feb 13 2017 1:18PM Security
Your 'anonymous' browsing history can reveal your identity

Your 'anonymous' browsing history can reveal your identity

Researchers find 72 percent of histories can be associated with users.
Allie Coyne Feb 8 2017 11:47AM Security
The Shadow Brokers call it quits, release free Windows hacks

The Shadow Brokers call it quits, release free Windows hacks

10,000 BTC can still buy exploit trove.
Juha Saarinen Jan 13 2017 12:13PM Security
Ashley Madison owner to pay $2.2m to FTC over hack

Ashley Madison owner to pay $2.2m to FTC over hack

Can't pay full $24 million.
Staff Writers Dec 15 2016 7:10AM Security
ThyssenKrupp reveals trade secrets hack

ThyssenKrupp reveals trade secrets hack

"Massive" cyber attack on plant engineering division.
Staff Writers Dec 9 2016 6:34AM Security
US Navy hack hits personal data of 130,000 sailors

US Navy hack hits personal data of 130,000 sailors

HPE contractor's laptop compromised.
Staff Writers Nov 24 2016 11:31AM Security
Big W shutters online shopping after data leak

Big W shutters online shopping after data leak

Checkout pages pre-populated with other customers' data.
Juha Saarinen Nov 13 2016 2:59PM Security
Capgemini exposes millions of recruitment firm clients

Capgemini exposes millions of recruitment firm clients

Australian jobseekers' data spills onto the internet.
Juha Saarinen Nov 11 2016 8:51AM Security
Yahoo first discovered hack back in 2014

Yahoo first discovered hack back in 2014

Board launches review into "scope of knowledge".
Roi Perez Nov 11 2016 6:39AM Security
Swarm of lawsuits follow Yahoo mass data breach

Swarm of lawsuits follow Yahoo mass data breach

Users seeking redress for huge hack.
Juha Saarinen Nov 10 2016 9:38AM Security

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