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.

Syrian hackers hijack Guardian Twitter accounts

Syrian hackers hijack Guardian Twitter accounts

Phishing for attention.
Juha Saarinen Apr 30 2013 6:18AM Security
Dreyfus backs mandatory data breach laws

Dreyfus backs mandatory data breach laws

More talks on the cards.
Allie Coyne Apr 29 2013 1:47PM Security
Attorney-General backs mandatory data breach laws

Attorney-General backs mandatory data breach laws

More talks on the cards.
Allie Coyne Apr 29 2013 9:08AM Security
Arrested LulzSec hacker: he's one of us

Arrested LulzSec hacker: he's one of us

AFP scalps hacker 'leader' inside Australia's IT ranks.
Allie Coyne , Darren Pauli Apr 24 2013 10:27AM Security
LulzSec 'leader' arrested in Sydney

LulzSec 'leader' arrested in Sydney

Updated: Hacker a Sydney-based penetration tester.
Darren Pauli Apr 24 2013 9:21AM Security
Associated Press Twitter hack moves markets

Associated Press Twitter hack moves markets

Plunge blamed on automated trading.
Staff Writers Apr 24 2013 7:02AM Security
ColdFusion zero day used in web host hack

ColdFusion zero day used in web host hack

Hole patched.
Darren Pauli Apr 17 2013 4:26PM Security
Three LulzSec members plead guilty

Three LulzSec members plead guilty

Hacking spree confessed.
Dan Kaplan Apr 10 2013 2:01PM Security
Mandatory data breach notification: a checklist

Mandatory data breach notification: a checklist

How to prepare for the inevitable.
Staff Writers Apr 10 2013 12:05PM Security
Mandatory data breach notification: a checklist

Mandatory data breach notification: a checklist

SC Magazine helps you prepare for the inevitable.
Staff Writers Apr 10 2013 9:14AM Security
Lulzsec hacker pleads guilty in UK court

Lulzsec hacker pleads guilty in UK court

Sentenced next month.
Estelle Shirbon Apr 10 2013 5:43AM Security
Anonymous attacks Israel

Anonymous attacks Israel

But authorities say #opIsrael attacks failed.
Steve Evans Apr 9 2013 10:00AM Security
Sydney youth accused of Anonymous hacks

Sydney youth accused of Anonymous hacks

Faces up to 10 years in jail.
Allie Coyne Apr 5 2013 5:07PM Security
Sydney youth accused of Anonymous hacks

Sydney youth accused of Anonymous hacks

Faces up to 10 years in jail.
Allie Coyne Apr 5 2013 2:59PM Security
Anonymous takes credit for North Korea hack

Anonymous takes credit for North Korea hack

Claims unverified.
Staff Writers Apr 5 2013 11:09AM Security
Anonymous claims hack on North Korea intranet

Anonymous claims hack on North Korea intranet

Claims unverified.
Steve Evans Apr 4 2013 11:39AM Security
Commbank hack a dud

Commbank hack a dud

Breached credentials almost two years old.
Darren Pauli Apr 3 2013 12:50PM Security
Vendors audited by Vic Govt infosec chief

Vendors audited by Vic Govt infosec chief

No mercy for sloppy security.
Darren Pauli Mar 27 2013 4:04PM Security
Microsoft Xbox staff accounts hacked

Microsoft Xbox staff accounts hacked

Prankster admits to Horan iCloud hack.
Darren Pauli Mar 20 2013 8:29PM Security
Crims buy access to Brazilian national security database

Crims buy access to Brazilian national security database

Hacker sells a month's access for $1000.
Darren Pauli Mar 13 2013 12:27PM Security

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