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.

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
Photos: Meet the FBI's most wanted cyber suspects

Photos: Meet the FBI's most wanted cyber suspects

Alleged Zeus, cyber espionage operators among targets.
Allie Coyne Dec 12 2014 12:13PM Security
Syrian Electronic Army attacks high-profile media sites

Syrian Electronic Army attacks high-profile media sites

Gigya login service redirected.
Juha Saarinen Nov 28 2014 6:31AM Security
Sony Pictures suffers network outage after apparent hack

Sony Pictures suffers network outage after apparent hack

Company data may have been stolen.
Staff Writers Nov 26 2014 6:38AM Security
MPs reject e-voting over cost, integrity fears

MPs reject e-voting over cost, integrity fears

No need to tempt the ‘luck of the Irish’.
Paris Cowan Nov 20 2014 4:31PM Security
Drupal warns of mass SQL injection website hacks

Drupal warns of mass SQL injection website hacks

As platform becomes the Australian Government standard.
Juha Saarinen Oct 30 2014 10:16AM Security
Privacy law: Making it stick

Privacy law: Making it stick

Q&A with Australia's Privacy Commissioner, Timothy Pilgrim.
Brett Winterford Oct 22 2014 6:40PM Security
AFP investigates alleged asylum seeker data theft

AFP investigates alleged asylum seeker data theft

Second breach “completely unacceptable” if true, says secretary.
Paris Cowan Oct 20 2014 3:40PM Security
Romanian hackers try to Shellshock Yahoo servers

Romanian hackers try to Shellshock Yahoo servers

Does not qualify for Bug Bounty awards.
Juha Saarinen Oct 7 2014 6:32AM Security
JPMorgan reveals 83 million customers exposed by hack

JPMorgan reveals 83 million customers exposed by hack

True extent of data breach finally made public.
Staff Writers Oct 3 2014 9:29AM Security
Anon FBI snitch Sabu attacked Aussie govt sites

Anon FBI snitch Sabu attacked Aussie govt sites

Dept of Finance-managed websites hit.
Juha Saarinen Oct 2 2014 9:27AM Security

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