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.

AAPT breaches privacy rules over server hack

AAPT breaches privacy rules over server hack

Forced to run vulnerability tests, audit infosec frameworks.
Darren Pauli Oct 16 2013 6:40AM Security
Hacked AAPT breached Privacy Act

Hacked AAPT breached Privacy Act

Forced to run vulnerability tests, audit infosec frameworks.
Darren Pauli Oct 15 2013 3:46PM Security
150k personal records stolen from disused govt computer

150k personal records stolen from disused govt computer

Hackers said to be based in China, South Korea.
Adam Greenberg Oct 14 2013 8:00AM Security
Metasploit site defaced

Metasploit site defaced

Changes faxed to registrar.
Adam Greenberg Oct 14 2013 7:00AM Security
Adobe hackers hit more victims, but Aussies escape

Adobe hackers hit more victims, but Aussies escape

Researcher to inform hacked orgs.
Darren Pauli Oct 11 2013 11:15AM Security
US health program lost 18k private records

US health program lost 18k private records

SD card stolen.
Danny Bradbury Oct 10 2013 6:00AM Security
Anonymous members indicted for #OpPayback

Anonymous members indicted for #OpPayback

Encouraged DDoS.
Juha Saarinen Oct 8 2013 9:00AM Security
Will zero-days emerge from Adobe breach?

Will zero-days emerge from Adobe breach?

Source code stolen.
Danielle Walker Oct 6 2013 1:17PM Security
Adobe hack exposes source code, 3m customer records

Adobe hack exposes source code, 3m customer records

Customer IDs, credit cards, and passwords stolen.
Danielle Walker Oct 4 2013 10:32AM Security
Adobe hacked: Source code and 3m customer records stolen

Adobe hacked: Source code and 3m customer records stolen

Adobe customer IDs, credit cards, and passwords accessed.
Danielle Walker Oct 4 2013 9:54AM Security
Anonymous hackers indicted for Operation Payback

Anonymous hackers indicted for Operation Payback

Encouraged others to join in on DDoS.
Juha Saarinen Oct 4 2013 9:31AM Security
Australian orgs possibly hit in hacker-for-hire attacks

Australian orgs possibly hit in hacker-for-hire attacks

Mercenary group hits Windows, Mac with 'Icefog' backdoor.
Darren Pauli Sep 26 2013 11:42AM Security
LinkedIn refutes claims it 'hacked' users' email accounts

LinkedIn refutes claims it 'hacked' users' email accounts

Lawsuit claims registration details misused.
Danielle Walker Sep 25 2013 1:00PM Security
FBI arrests hacker with possible Anonymous links

FBI arrests hacker with possible Anonymous links

Brute force attack caused $10,000 in damages, officials say.
Adam Greenberg Sep 19 2013 10:07AM Security
Cop hacker gets three years jail

Cop hacker gets three years jail

Alleged Anonymous affiliate busted.
Adam Greenberg Sep 16 2013 11:16AM Security
Vodafone hack compromises millions

Vodafone hack compromises millions

Names, addresses, dates of birth, genders and banking details breached.
Adam Greenberg Sep 13 2013 4:30PM Security
Vodafone Germany suffers server breach

Vodafone Germany suffers server breach

Millions of customers have personal data exposed.
Staff Writers Sep 13 2013 6:49AM Security
Hackers pledge upcoming 9/11 cyber attack

Hackers pledge upcoming 9/11 cyber attack

Attacked Israel-based targets.
Adam Greenberg Sep 10 2013 9:00AM Security
Anonymous hacks energy provider, leaks contracts, financial data

Anonymous hacks energy provider, leaks contracts, financial data

Azerenergy popped by activists.
Adam Greenberg Sep 9 2013 7:00AM Security
Google Palestine domain attacked

Google Palestine domain attacked

Redirected to Morocco.
Juha Saarinen Aug 27 2013 11:00AM Security

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