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.

Nokia hacked

Nokia hacked

Web app hole caused breach.
Darren Pauli Aug 30 2011 1:53PM Security
How scary is RankMyHack.com?

How scary is RankMyHack.com?

A visit to RankMyHack.com proves interesting, disappointing and terrifying all at once.
Tom Brewster Aug 24 2011 2:29PM Security
China shows off footage of cyberattack on US

China shows off footage of cyberattack on US

Footage may have been included by mistake.
Stewart Mitchel Aug 24 2011 12:52PM Security
Android tops mobile hacking charts

Android tops mobile hacking charts

But malware hasn't reached a tipping point.
Tom Brewster Aug 24 2011 12:52PM Security
350,000 records stolen from Epson South Korea

350,000 records stolen from Epson South Korea

The details of 350,000 South Korean people have been breached following the hacking of the Epson Korea website.
Dan Raywood Aug 24 2011 12:50PM Security
Hong Kong bourse hacker faces five years

Hong Kong bourse hacker faces five years

Computers, phones, storage siezed.
SC Australia Staff Aug 23 2011 9:58AM Security
AISA's fight to build a secure site

AISA's fight to build a secure site

Do secure web developers exist?
Darren Pauli Aug 23 2011 9:40AM Security
Hackers steal data from military contractor VDI

Hackers steal data from military contractor VDI

Emails, documents posted online.
Greg Masters Aug 20 2011 9:24AM Security
Hackers disrupt Hong Kong stock exchange

Hackers disrupt Hong Kong stock exchange

Exchange to revert to BBS if interruptions continue.
Darren Pauli Aug 16 2011 12:27PM Financial Services
Are 'hactivists' freedom fighters or the new face of evil?

Are 'hactivists' freedom fighters or the new face of evil?

Comment: Force and coercion only create fear, uncertainty and doubt.
Craig S. Wright Aug 16 2011 11:07AM Security
Book review: Ghost in the Wires

Book review: Ghost in the Wires

At the time of his arrest, Kevin Mitnick was the most-wanted computer criminal in the United States.
Steve Hunt Aug 12 2011 3:52PM Security
Trojan update fingered for massive South Korean breach

Trojan update fingered for massive South Korean breach

Breach could blow out by millions.
Darren Pauli Aug 11 2011 11:02AM Security
Lush escapes fine over British data breach

Lush escapes fine over British data breach

Took steps to protect data.
Miya Knighs Aug 11 2011 6:56AM Security
Hackers disrupt Hong Kong stock exchange

Hackers disrupt Hong Kong stock exchange

Exchange to revert to BBS if interruptions continue.
Darren Pauli Aug 11 2011 1:19AM Security
Hackers steal, sell 92,000 Citigroup accounts

Hackers steal, sell 92,000 Citigroup accounts

But PINs, CCVs are safe.
Dan Raywood Aug 11 2011 12:15AM Security
RIM blackmailed over British riot crackdown

RIM blackmailed over British riot crackdown

Employee names, numbers and addresses at risk.
Darren Pauli Aug 10 2011 2:28PM Security
BlackBerry blackmailed over London riot crackdown

BlackBerry blackmailed over London riot crackdown

Blair hackers join the riots.
Darren Pauli Aug 10 2011 1:16PM Security
Convicted hackers need not apply

Convicted hackers need not apply

Opinion: Jail is a great deterrent for employers.
Darren Pauli Aug 10 2011 12:53PM Security
Kids develop hacking skills at Defcon

Kids develop hacking skills at Defcon

Born to hack.
Tabassum Zakaria Aug 8 2011 6:52AM Security
Insulin pumps can be hacked

Insulin pumps can be hacked

Like "getting root on the body".
Dan Kaplan Aug 5 2011 1:00PM Security

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