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.

Finnish anti-piracy group claims bomb threat

Finnish anti-piracy group claims bomb threat

Alleged retribution over Pirate Bay block.
a Staff Writer Jan 11 2012 7:53AM Security
British military and politicians exposed by Stratfor hack

British military and politicians exposed by Stratfor hack

But UK Government says its passwords are safe.
SC Staff Jan 10 2012 12:10AM Security
Hackers rewrite smart meter power bill

Hackers rewrite smart meter power bill

Energy data shows what movies customers were watching.
Darren Pauli Jan 9 2012 10:44PM Security
Xbox Live a goldmine for hackers

Xbox Live a goldmine for hackers

Scammers selling Microsoft Points dirt cheap.
Darren Pauli Jan 9 2012 3:23PM Security
Symantec's doubts dashed: Hackers stole code

Symantec's doubts dashed: Hackers stole code

But code was defunct.
Dan Kaplan Jan 7 2012 1:04PM Security
Stratfor subscribers rickrolled, CEO butt of jokes

Stratfor subscribers rickrolled, CEO butt of jokes

Emails sent by deranged, sexually-deviant, criminal, hacker, terrorist masterminds.
Dan Kaplan Jan 7 2012 1:04PM Security
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

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