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.

Judge approves Stratfor lawsuit settlement over breach

Judge approves Stratfor lawsuit settlement over breach

Stratfor plans to settle with its subscribers.
Dan Kaplan Jun 29 2012 3:41PM Security
Telstra account gaffe breached Privacy Act

Telstra account gaffe breached Privacy Act

ACMA, Privacy Commissioner find contraventions.
Darren Pauli Jun 29 2012 10:47AM Security
Telstra account gaffe breached Privacy Act

Telstra account gaffe breached Privacy Act

Privacy office drops probe due to quick incident response.
Darren Pauli Jun 29 2012 10:24AM Security
Jail sought for Scarlett Johansson hacker

Jail sought for Scarlett Johansson hacker

Hacker posted stolen nude pics of celeb online.
Marcos Colon Jun 28 2012 9:59AM Security
FBI sting busts 24 trading stolen cards, crime tools

FBI sting busts 24 trading stolen cards, crime tools

UGNazi hacking leader arrested.
Dan Kaplan Jun 27 2012 10:28AM Security
Twenty-four charged in global hacker sting

Twenty-four charged in global hacker sting

Australians involved.
Basil Katz Jun 27 2012 7:20AM Security
AFP scolds kid hackers

AFP scolds kid hackers

Parents warned DDoS, virus-writing could lead to jail time.
Darren Pauli Jun 26 2012 11:37AM Security
LulzSec duo plead guilty to DDoS against CIA

LulzSec duo plead guilty to DDoS against CIA

Hackers face British authorities for several high-profile website attacks.
Fahmida Y. Rashid Jun 26 2012 10:24AM Security
British LulzSec members plead guilty

British LulzSec members plead guilty

But claim innocence on posting private data online.
Staff Writers Jun 26 2012 10:01AM Security
'Evil' Platform hacker jailed

'Evil' Platform hacker jailed

Receives 2.5 years, restricted computer access.
James Hutchinson Jun 22 2012 1:17PM Security
Twitter suffers several crashes

Twitter suffers several crashes

Hackers take credit.
Juha Saarinen Jun 22 2012 6:03AM Strategy
LinkedIn faces $5m suit over data breach

LinkedIn faces $5m suit over data breach

Class action begins.
Basil Katz Jun 21 2012 10:39AM Software
RAT scurries through Skype, bites Syrian activists

RAT scurries through Skype, bites Syrian activists

BlackShades Remote Access Tool monitors keystrokes, drops malware, and takes screenshots.
Dan Kaplan Jun 21 2012 10:12AM Security
Carder 'Fortezza' pleads innocent

Carder 'Fortezza' pleads innocent

Accused of hawking more than 44,000 credit cards.
Greg Masters Jun 18 2012 9:35AM Security
Accused LulzSec hackers face US extradition

Accused LulzSec hackers face US extradition

According to an indictment unsealed Wednesday, Ryan Cleary was part of a hacktivist group that targeted Fox Entertainment Group, Sony Pictures and PBS in data heists and defacements.
Dan Kaplan Jun 15 2012 7:47AM Security
Third LulzSec member charged

Third LulzSec member charged

Faces 25 years imprisonment.
Staff Writers Jun 14 2012 2:40PM Security
10,000 Twitter passwords leaked

10,000 Twitter passwords leaked

Twitter says it wasn't hacked.
Allie Coyne Jun 13 2012 2:02PM Security
Claims LinkedIn passwords stolen in old hack

Claims LinkedIn passwords stolen in old hack

Users claim old passwords found in cache.
Darren Pauli Jun 12 2012 10:18AM Security
Last.FM popped, joins password fail trio

Last.FM popped, joins password fail trio

Password leak may be a separate hack.
Marcos Colon Jun 8 2012 10:39AM Security
6.5 million unsalted LinkedIn passwords posted online

6.5 million unsalted LinkedIn passwords posted online

Passwords easy to crack.
Darren Pauli Jun 7 2012 7:21AM Security

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