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.

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
Millions at risk after US medical breach

Millions at risk after US medical breach

Thieves steal four unencrypted computers.
Danielle Walker Aug 27 2013 10:00AM Security
Google's Palestine domain hacked

Google's Palestine domain hacked

Redirected to Morocco.
Juha Saarinen Aug 27 2013 6:20AM Security
Poison Ivy resurfaces after RSA attacks

Poison Ivy resurfaces after RSA attacks

Used in ongoing espionage efforts.
Danielle Walker Aug 26 2013 7:42AM Security

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