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.

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
Google warns users of state-sponsored hacking

Google warns users of state-sponsored hacking

Keeps methodology under wraps.
Darren Pauli Jun 6 2012 11:36AM Security
GameReplays hacked, 5000 accounts stolen

GameReplays hacked, 5000 accounts stolen

Salts swiped.
SC Australia Staff May 28 2012 5:47PM Security
US hospital pays $750,000 in data breach case

US hospital pays $750,000 in data breach case

Hospital lost phone numbers, birth dates, and health care data.
Marcos Colon May 28 2012 1:11PM Security
24-hour breach notification 'unfeasible'

24-hour breach notification 'unfeasible'

EU Commission says victims to be notified one day after breaches.
Dan Raywood May 28 2012 12:17AM Security
MilitarySingles owned by remote file inclusion hole

MilitarySingles owned by remote file inclusion hole

Site hacked, 170,000 unsalted passwords exposed.
Marcos Colon May 27 2012 11:47PM Security
US hospital fined $750,000 following data breach

US hospital fined $750,000 following data breach

Hospital lost phone numbers, birth dates, and health care data.
Marcos Colon May 27 2012 11:18PM Security

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