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.

Symantec disputes claims hackers stole Norton source code

Symantec disputes claims hackers stole Norton source code

Hackers' sneak peek lacks source.
Dan Kaplan Jan 6 2012 10:45AM Security
Singapore University hacked

Singapore University hacked

Usernames, passwords, and domain information exposed.
Darren Pauli Jan 5 2012 3:15PM Security
ANZ E*Trade DoSSed

ANZ E*Trade DoSSed

Access cut for a fortnight.
SC Australia Staff Jan 5 2012 3:00PM Security
Anonymous to attack Sony, Bieber over SOPA support

Anonymous to attack Sony, Bieber over SOPA support

Irate advocates threaten SOPA supporters.
Dan Raywood Jan 5 2012 10:07AM Security
Subway hack wasn't fresh

Subway hack wasn't fresh

Old tools, tricks used to fleece victims
SC Staff Jan 4 2012 11:38AM Security
StratFor subscriber base posted to the web

StratFor subscriber base posted to the web

Thousands of Australians exposed.
Brett Winterford Dec 30 2011 6:28PM Security
StratFor subscriber base posted to the web

StratFor subscriber base posted to the web

Thousands of Australians exposed.
Brett Winterford Dec 30 2011 6:27PM Security
Hackers could shut down train lines: expert

Hackers could shut down train lines: expert

GSM hacking could have bigger consequences than mobile telephony.
Staff Writers Dec 29 2011 7:44AM Security
StratFor hack: 50,000+ victims, and counting

StratFor hack: 50,000+ victims, and counting

AntiSec movement threatens to release 2.7 million emails.
Brett Winterford Dec 28 2011 4:22PM Security
StratFor hack: 50,000+ victims, and counting

StratFor hack: 50,000+ victims, and counting

AntiSec movement threatens to release 2.7 million emails.
Brett Winterford Dec 28 2011 3:54PM Security
Anonymous shreds intelligence firm Stratfor in latest hack

Anonymous shreds intelligence firm Stratfor in latest hack

Security intelligence firm compromised.
Dan Kaplan Dec 28 2011 10:50AM Security
Hackers attack U.S. security think tank

Hackers attack U.S. security think tank

Stratfor compromised, Anonymous claims responsibility.
Staff Writers Dec 28 2011 8:59AM Security
Square Enix says hack failed

Square Enix says hack failed

Reports incident to Japanese Government.
SC Australia Staff Dec 20 2011 9:09AM Security
Romanian bank fears hack, axes cards

Romanian bank fears hack, axes cards

17,000 cards blocked.
Dan Raywood Dec 16 2011 11:39AM Security
Shell warns hacks on oil and gas could kill

Shell warns hacks on oil and gas could kill

IT Manager warns of potential for "huge damage" amid mounting attacks.
Stewart Mitchell Dec 13 2011 11:49AM Security
Telstra resets 60k passwords after privacy gaffe

Telstra resets 60k passwords after privacy gaffe

Accounts indexed by Google.
Brett Winterford Dec 12 2011 11:21AM Security
80k Subway customers fleeced in credit card hack

80k Subway customers fleeced in credit card hack

Payment terminals had guessable passwords.
Angela Moscaritolo Dec 12 2011 10:35AM Security
Romanian hackers charged for 80,000 stolen cards

Romanian hackers charged for 80,000 stolen cards

Millions spent in credit card hacking spree on Subway, others.
Angela Moscaritolo Dec 12 2011 10:24AM Security
Dutch certificate authority denies significant breach

Dutch certificate authority denies significant breach

Internal documents pilfered from vulnerable web database.
Darren Pauli Dec 12 2011 3:00AM Security
Anonymous claims Monsanto PR scalp

Anonymous claims Monsanto PR scalp

Says hack caused the firm to shut its doors.
Dan Kaplan Dec 9 2011 12:17PM Security

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