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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.

MySpace breach potentially the largest ever

MySpace breach potentially the largest ever

Hackers offer 360 million user credentials for 6 Bitcoin.
Juha Saarinen May 29 2016 9:31PM Security
LinkedIn hack balloons to over 100 million accounts

LinkedIn hack balloons to over 100 million accounts

Easily cracked passwords for sale on the dark web.
Juha Saarinen May 19 2016 6:41AM Security
Security firm outs Cabcharge data breach

Security firm outs Cabcharge data breach

Nearly 3500 users affected.
Paris Cowan May 18 2016 5:31PM Security
Are your own staff your biggest threat?

Are your own staff your biggest threat?

[Blog post] Don't get distracted by high-profile breaches.
Tony Campbell May 17 2016 3:00PM Security
Google supplier leaks staff data in email fumble

Google supplier leaks staff data in email fumble

Names and social security numbers disclosed.
Juha Saarinen May 10 2016 6:40AM Security
Groundhog Day for Australian data breach alerts bill?

Groundhog Day for Australian data breach alerts bill?

Govt plans introduction, but not passage, before election.
Allie Coyne Apr 20 2016 5:15PM Security
How a lone hacker cracked Hacking Team

How a lone hacker cracked Hacking Team

'DIY guide' details long, well-planned attack.
Juha Saarinen Apr 19 2016 9:14AM Security
Call for US IRS chief to resign over handling of data breach

Call for US IRS chief to resign over handling of data breach

Cyber defense capabilities questioned.
Staff Writers Apr 18 2016 12:22PM Security
Journalist handed two-year sentence for role in hack

Journalist handed two-year sentence for role in hack

Will fight conviction and sentence.
Juha Saarinen Apr 14 2016 11:07AM Security
Hackers charge big bucks for stolen Aussie creds

Hackers charge big bucks for stolen Aussie creds

Report reveals black market rates for digital crimes.
Juha Saarinen Apr 6 2016 12:00PM Security
Australian industry lashes out at data breach notification scheme

Australian industry lashes out at data breach notification scheme

Businesses complain of unclear obligations, broad scope.
Allie Coyne Mar 23 2016 10:02AM Security
American Express reveals three-year old data breach

American Express reveals three-year old data breach

Unnamed merchant compromised.
Juha Saarinen Mar 18 2016 10:23AM Security
Anti-DDoS firm Staminus ransacked by hackers

Anti-DDoS firm Staminus ransacked by hackers

The KKK's data taken away.
Juha Saarinen Mar 13 2016 2:57PM Security
Aussie Anon sentenced for hacking websites

Aussie Anon sentenced for hacking websites

Two years suspended jail for involvement in Guy Fawkes Night campaign.
Allie Coyne Mar 4 2016 12:32PM Security
North Korea linked to Sony hack attack: researchers

North Korea linked to Sony hack attack: researchers

Lazarus Group hackers used large arsenal of malware.
Juha Saarinen Feb 25 2016 6:18AM Security
Linux Mint falls victim to attackers

Linux Mint falls victim to attackers

Shells, PHP mailer access offered for spamming.
Juha Saarinen Feb 22 2016 6:58AM Security
VTech hacking suspect arrested in UK

VTech hacking suspect arrested in UK

21-year old nabbed in Berkshire.
Juha Saarinen Dec 18 2015 6:06AM Security
Firms face big fines under new EU data protection law

Firms face big fines under new EU data protection law

Report breaches or pay up.
Staff Writers Dec 16 2015 11:04AM Strategy
European Space Agency hacked

European Space Agency hacked

'Just for the Lulz'.
Juha Saarinen Dec 15 2015 6:42AM Security
The biggest Australian data breaches of 2015

The biggest Australian data breaches of 2015

Who got popped.
Allie Coyne Dec 7 2015 6:05AM Security

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