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.

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
US cracks suspected hacking ring with Aussie roots

US cracks suspected hacking ring with Aussie roots

Two plead guilty to theft of Xbox source code, US Army software.
Paris Cowan Oct 1 2014 2:20PM Security
jQuery.com website suffers second attack in a month

jQuery.com website suffers second attack in a month

Site moved to new server.
Juha Saarinen Sep 25 2014 10:59AM Security
How hard do you hack back?

How hard do you hack back?

[Blog post] Taking the offensive could have unintended consequences.
Juha Saarinen Sep 16 2014 2:39PM Security
US Home Depot investigating possible data breach

US Home Depot investigating possible data breach

Banks reportedly trace stolen cards to retailer.
Staff Writers Sep 3 2014 11:39AM Security
Hacking scandal threatens to upend NZ election

Hacking scandal threatens to upend NZ election

[Blog post] Rawshark keeps country on edge.
Juha Saarinen Sep 2 2014 2:09PM Security
Heartbleed behind massive healthcare data breach

Heartbleed behind massive healthcare data breach

Juniper device was vulnerable.
Juha Saarinen Aug 21 2014 6:21AM Security
Chinese hackers steal hospital patient's personal data

Chinese hackers steal hospital patient's personal data

Millions of US social security numbers stolen.
Juha Saarinen Aug 19 2014 5:48AM Security
Red-faced Mozilla apologises for leaking user data

Red-faced Mozilla apologises for leaking user data

Users notified.
Juha Saarinen Aug 4 2014 6:57AM Security
CIA admits to hacking Senate committee computers

CIA admits to hacking Senate committee computers

Senator calls for CIA chief's resignation.
Mark Hosenball Aug 1 2014 12:13PM Security
eBay data breach sparks lawsuit

eBay data breach sparks lawsuit

Disgruntled customers seek damages.
Staff Writer Jul 27 2014 6:46PM Security
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

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