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.

Security firm claims China hacked PCs of G20 leaders

Security firm claims China hacked PCs of G20 leaders

EU ministries targeted.
Jim Finkle Dec 10 2013 12:12PM Security
Facebook Yahoo Twitter Google hacked cred bonanza discovered

Facebook Yahoo Twitter Google hacked cred bonanza discovered

Researchers discovered a treasure trove of nearly two million pilfered credentials from a variety of companies, including Facebook, Google, Yahoo and Twitter.
Adam Greenberg Dec 5 2013 10:00AM Security
The changing face of data protection

The changing face of data protection

Information security personnel are challenged with protecting company reputation and enterprise and customer data from a constant and expanding barrage of cyber criminals.
Denise Wood, CISO, FedEx Dec 3 2013 10:45AM Security
US data breach impacts millions, costs millions more

US data breach impacts millions, costs millions more

Millions affected.
Adam Greenberg Dec 3 2013 7:30AM Security
Pirate Bay co-founder to be extradited on hacking charges

Pirate Bay co-founder to be extradited on hacking charges

New hacking allegations against Gottfrid Svartholm Warg.
Ashley Carman Nov 25 2013 12:00PM Security
Stupid Cupid: Millions used password '123456' in massive e-dating breach

Stupid Cupid: Millions used password '123456' in massive e-dating breach

Some 42 million users affected/
Adam Greenberg Nov 21 2013 9:04AM Security
GitHub bans common passwords amid mass brute force hacks

GitHub bans common passwords amid mass brute force hacks

Attacks launched from 40,000 IPs.
Darren Pauli Nov 20 2013 4:20PM Security
Aussie US Govt hackers linked to Anonymous, FBI says

Aussie US Govt hackers linked to Anonymous, FBI says

Leaked memo.
Danielle Walker Nov 19 2013 3:17PM Security
DEF CON forums down, possibly hacked

DEF CON forums down, possibly hacked

vBulletin zero-day carnage continues.
Darren Pauli , Adam Greenberg Nov 19 2013 11:30AM Security
FBI reveals US Govt hacked by Anonymous

FBI reveals US Govt hacked by Anonymous

Adobe flaw exploited.
Staff Writers Nov 18 2013 6:46AM Security
US investigating hack attempts at Gov healthcare site

US investigating hack attempts at Gov healthcare site

Included denial-of-service attack.
Marcos Colon Nov 17 2013 4:00PM Security
Linux backdoor stole company logins

Linux backdoor stole company logins

Fokirtor trojan discovered.
Danielle Walker Nov 17 2013 10:30AM Security
Instagram companion app compromises 100k accounts

Instagram companion app compromises 100k accounts

An iOS and Android application that claims to provide free 'likes' and followers to users of Instagram is actually a clever scam.
Adam Greenberg Nov 15 2013 2:02PM Security
Microsoft's new Cybercrime Centre fights hackers

Microsoft's new Cybercrime Centre fights hackers

Mix of specialists brought together.
Staff Writers Nov 15 2013 9:46AM Security
Anonymous mum gets probation

Anonymous mum gets probation

Hid Barrett Brown's laptops from FBI.
Danielle Walker Nov 13 2013 12:58PM Security
Infosec forum hacked, foists malware via IE zero-day

Infosec forum hacked, foists malware via IE zero-day

Stay off IE until patch released.
Adam Greenberg Nov 13 2013 10:00AM Security
$1.1 million bitcoins stolen from Aussie site

$1.1 million bitcoins stolen from Aussie site

4,100 coins pinched.
Adam Greenberg Nov 10 2013 5:36AM Security
Christchurch transport card flaws expose identities, grant free bus rides

Christchurch transport card flaws expose identities, grant free bus rides

Hacker loads Metro card with $167,769.
Darren Pauli Nov 9 2013 10:30AM Security
Twitter accounts were open to highjack via CSRF flaw

Twitter accounts were open to highjack via CSRF flaw

Attackers could read direct messages, post tweets.
Darren Pauli Nov 7 2013 1:04PM Security
123456: The password for two million Adobe users

123456: The password for two million Adobe users

Leadboard of fail.
Adam Greenberg Nov 7 2013 9:00AM Security

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