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.

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
Target US to pay banks $54m in data breach settlement

Target US to pay banks $54m in data breach settlement

Damage bill grows.
Staff Writers Dec 3 2015 11:12AM Security
Government fails to deliver on data breach notification promise

Government fails to deliver on data breach notification promise

Update: Bill misses sitting deadline for the second time.
Allie Coyne Dec 3 2015 6:34AM Security
VTech flaw exposes millions of accounts

VTech flaw exposes millions of accounts

Accounts tied to thousands of children.
Juha Saarinen Nov 30 2015 6:18AM Security
Anonymous taking on Islamic State is not a good thing

Anonymous taking on Islamic State is not a good thing

[Opinion] Vigilante action risky in national security.
Levi West Nov 24 2015 3:00PM Security
Aussie Anon sentenced to three years' prison

Aussie Anon sentenced to three years' prison

Attacked government and private company servers.
Juha Saarinen Nov 19 2015 9:30AM Security
Webhost confirms multi-million password leak

Webhost confirms multi-million password leak

Slack security at 000webhost blamed.
Juha Saarinen Oct 29 2015 9:00AM Security
Uber leaked drivers' personal data in new app

Uber leaked drivers' personal data in new app

Driver's licenses, tax forms and other personally identifiable data left open.
Staff Writers Oct 15 2015 10:44AM Security
Experian blasted after massive data breach

Experian blasted after massive data breach

Sensitive data for around 15 million T-Mobile customers stolen.
Juha Saarinen Oct 2 2015 8:16AM Security
Hacking the hacking problem

Hacking the hacking problem

[Blog post] Putting kids in prison for internet crimes isn't working.
Juha Saarinen Sep 1 2015 2:50PM Security
Adobe settles giant 2013 data breach class action suit

Adobe settles giant 2013 data breach class action suit

Compensation not disclosed.
Juha Saarinen Aug 17 2015 6:21PM Security
ICANN website passwords captured by hacker

ICANN website passwords captured by hacker

Users asked to reset passphrases.
Juha Saarinen Aug 6 2015 12:55PM Security
Hacking Team breach could have been an inside job

Hacking Team breach could have been an inside job

Former staff under investigation.
Staff Writers Jul 21 2015 7:10AM Security
Police shut down 'Darkode' hacking forum

Police shut down 'Darkode' hacking forum

International law enforcement arrests 28.
Staff Writers Jul 16 2015 6:53AM Security

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