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.

European central bank website hacked by extortionist

European central bank website hacked by extortionist

Had been unaware of attack.
Juha Saarinen Jul 25 2014 5:14AM Security
A call for timely reporting

A call for timely reporting

[Blog post] Businesses need incentives to keep customer data secure.
Juha Saarinen Jul 22 2014 1:26PM Security
NAB backs payments startup Stripe

NAB backs payments startup Stripe

Online payments provider launches in Australia.
Brett Winterford Jul 22 2014 6:23AM Software
Catch of the Day reveals three-year old data breach

Catch of the Day reveals three-year old data breach

Delays advising customers of early 2011 "cyber intrusion".
Allie Coyne Jul 19 2014 8:46AM Security
Medical records discovered in garden shed after robbery

Medical records discovered in garden shed after robbery

Privacy Commissioner not impressed.
Paris Cowan Jul 15 2014 11:51AM Security
Govt refuses to support data breach notification bill

Govt refuses to support data breach notification bill

Says legislation needs more work.
Allie Coyne Jun 19 2014 10:32AM Security
Forensic report into LulzSec Stratfor hack leaked

Forensic report into LulzSec Stratfor hack leaked

Slack security made it easy for hackers.
Juha Saarinen Jun 16 2014 12:43PM Security
Domino's Pizza blackmailed over mass data leak

Domino's Pizza blackmailed over mass data leak

Updated: Over 600,000 customer records captured.
Juha Saarinen , Allie Coyne Jun 16 2014 6:32AM Security
Review reveals extent of access to leaked Immigration data

Review reveals extent of access to leaked Immigration data

KPMG blames staff inexperience for breach.
Allie Coyne Jun 13 2014 6:24AM Security
Target US appoints a CISO

Target US appoints a CISO

Lures General Motors security boss in response to data breach.
Allie Coyne Jun 12 2014 9:48AM Security
Chinese 'Putter Panda' hacking group outed by researchers

Chinese 'Putter Panda' hacking group outed by researchers

People's Liberation Army Unit 61486.
Juha Saarinen Jun 10 2014 11:47AM Security
Hackers face life sentences in Britain

Hackers face life sentences in Britain

To reflect the damage they might cause.
Juha Saarinen Jun 5 2014 8:37AM Security
NZ govt proposes mandatory data breach reporting

NZ govt proposes mandatory data breach reporting

Privacy Commissioner could get bite added to bark.
Juha Saarinen May 29 2014 3:04PM Strategy
Anonymous hacker Sabu walks free after aiding FBI

Anonymous hacker Sabu walks free after aiding FBI

Judge praises 'extraordinary' co-operation.
Staff Writers May 28 2014 9:36AM Security
NZ meteorology supercomputer hacked

NZ meteorology supercomputer hacked

No sensitive data accessed.
Juha Saarinen May 26 2014 12:36PM Security
US Govt proposes seven month sentence for LulzSec hacker

US Govt proposes seven month sentence for LulzSec hacker

Sabu rewarded for turning FBI informant.
Juha Saarinen May 26 2014 7:02AM Security
AFP arrests man over Melbourne IT hack

AFP arrests man over Melbourne IT hack

Police nab two alleged 'Anonymous' members.
Allie Coyne May 22 2014 1:42PM Security
Attackers access eBay customer passwords, personal data

Attackers access eBay customer passwords, personal data

Up to 145 million users affected.
Juha Saarinen May 22 2014 4:50AM Financial Services
Anonymous attempts attack on US .mil domain

Anonymous attempts attack on US .mil domain

Hackers hacked.
Juha Saarinen May 21 2014 7:18AM Security
China hits back over industrial hacking charges

China hits back over industrial hacking charges

US ambassador summoned.
Sui-Lee Wee May 21 2014 6:22AM Security

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