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.

Telstra reveals large-scale security breach at Pacnet

Telstra reveals large-scale security breach at Pacnet

Unknown attackers used SQL injection to gain access to corporate network.
Allie Coyne May 20 2015 2:59PM Telco/ISP
Know what will leak before the breach

Know what will leak before the breach

[Blog post] Your archival policy could be a line of defence.
Juha Saarinen Apr 22 2015 2:29PM Security
Immigration Department responds to G20 privacy breach

Immigration Department responds to G20 privacy breach

Sets up privacy task force.
Juha Saarinen Apr 2 2015 7:00AM Strategy
China weaponises its internet

China weaponises its internet

[Blog post] Latest escalation of threat posture is bad news indeed.
Juha Saarinen Mar 31 2015 1:21PM Security
Github suffers multi-day denial of service attack

Github suffers multi-day denial of service attack

'Great Firewall of China' suspected in online assault.
Juha Saarinen Mar 30 2015 6:57AM Security
Optus admits to three big data breaches

Optus admits to three big data breaches

More than 300,000 customers affected.
Allie Coyne Mar 27 2015 10:51AM Security
Apple patches OS X against FREAK flaw

Apple patches OS X against FREAK flaw

Mountain Lion, Mavericks and Yosemite get fix.
Juha Saarinen Mar 25 2015 11:26AM Security
Hackers breach NSW GovDC website

Hackers breach NSW GovDC website

Updated: Attackers used well-known Wordpress vulnerability.
Juha Saarinen Mar 25 2015 5:30AM Security
UK spies claim broad powers to hack worldwide

UK spies claim broad powers to hack worldwide

Admit to using vulnerabilities for intelligence gathering.
Juha Saarinen Mar 19 2015 10:19AM Security
US State Dept shuts down internet systems

US State Dept shuts down internet systems

Plans to harden infrastructure to protect data.
Juha Saarinen Mar 16 2015 6:02AM Security
Google opposes global search powers for US law enforcement

Google opposes global search powers for US law enforcement

Fears feds hacking computers and facilities overseas.
Juha Saarinen Feb 19 2015 6:22AM Strategy
A lesson in how to react to a data breach

A lesson in how to react to a data breach

[Blog post] Don't add reputational damage to your list of problems.
Tony Campbell Feb 10 2015 3:36PM Security
Target US hires new CIO

Target US hires new CIO

DeRhodes to retire after one year's service.
Allie Coyne Feb 4 2015 8:30AM Security
Hacker reveals stolen Aussie Travel Cover data is corrupted

Hacker reveals stolen Aussie Travel Cover data is corrupted

Customers escape danger.
Juha Saarinen Jan 21 2015 7:49AM Security
Over 1800 Minecraft account details posted on the web

Over 1800 Minecraft account details posted on the web

Second largest leak in recent times.
Juha Saarinen Jan 20 2015 5:44AM Security
Hacking possible via low-power device emissions

Hacking possible via low-power device emissions

Data stolen even without an internet connection.
Doug Drinkwater Jan 14 2015 6:59AM Security
Obama proposes national data breach notification

Obama proposes national data breach notification

30 day threshold for reporting.
Staff Writers Jan 13 2015 9:16AM Security
Islamist hackers breach US military networks

Islamist hackers breach US military networks

CENTCOM data captured.
Juha Saarinen Jan 13 2015 6:52AM Security
North Korea suffers internet outage amidst Sony hack dispute

North Korea suffers internet outage amidst Sony hack dispute

Cause of connectivity issues unknown.
Staff Writers Dec 23 2014 12:55PM Security
US investigation identifies Sony hacking as state-sponsored

US investigation identifies Sony hacking as state-sponsored

North Korea fingered as the perpetrator.
Staff Writers Dec 19 2014 7:01AM Security

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