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.

Respect and security

Respect and security

Trying times for security
Lisa Myers Jun 2 2011 10:24AM Security
Cyber warfare stronger than military: BT

Cyber warfare stronger than military: BT

Chairman calls for cyber war treaty to protect users from attack.
Dan Raywood Jun 2 2011 9:54AM Security
LulzSec uses zero-day on PBS, promises more attacks

LulzSec uses zero-day on PBS, promises more attacks

PBS hacked after an it broadcast an "unfair" documentary of Wikileaks.
Dan Kaplan Jun 1 2011 8:29AM Security
Social hackers target McAfee staff in church, at carparks

Social hackers target McAfee staff in church, at carparks

Lockheed attack only the shape of things to come.
Darren Pauli May 31 2011 8:06PM Security
Hacked PBS reports Tupac, Biggie alive

Hacked PBS reports Tupac, Biggie alive

Hackers steal admin credentials, run rampart on PBS.
Darren Pauli May 30 2011 1:34PM Security
Sony hacker still anonymous, but motives known

Sony hacker still anonymous, but motives known

Sony says its investigation woes are a testament to the skill of the hacker.
Darren Pauli May 29 2011 1:27PM Security
Microsoft gives Xbox hacker a white hat

Microsoft gives Xbox hacker a white hat

Microsoft will help hacker use his powers for good.
Darren Pauli May 29 2011 12:49PM Security
Lockheed Martin hit in RSA-linked attack

Lockheed Martin hit in RSA-linked attack

Reports say defence contractor anticipated the attack.
Dan Kaplan May 28 2011 3:58PM Security
Data breach exposes 8000 CBA credit card holders

Data breach exposes 8000 CBA credit card holders

Penalties considered after Mastercard, Visa investigation.
Darren Pauli May 27 2011 1:19PM Security
8000 CBA credit card details unleashed in breach

8000 CBA credit card details unleashed in breach

Penalties considered after Mastercard, Visa investigation.
Darren Pauli May 27 2011 1:08PM Security
Luddites to hackers in 15 minutes

Luddites to hackers in 15 minutes

YouTube is littered with hacking tutorials.
SC Australia Staff May 27 2011 1:27AM Security
Sony loses 2000 records in 10th hack

Sony loses 2000 records in 10th hack

Stolen user names, email addresses and hashed passwords posted online.
Darren Pauli May 26 2011 12:01AM Security
Time for data-breach disclosure laws

Time for data-breach disclosure laws

The Howard government noted failures in Australia's privacy scheme in 2004 but data breaches still slip under the radar.
Darren Pauli May 25 2011 8:14AM Security
Analysis: Why do SQL injection attacks still succeed?

Analysis: Why do SQL injection attacks still succeed?

Databases, web servers, middleware and WAFs are not properly secured.
Josh Shaul, chief technology officer, Application Secur May 25 2011 6:33AM Security
Sony breach fallout set to cost $163 million

Sony breach fallout set to cost $163 million

But the company will post a $3 billion loss after the Japan flood.
Dan Kaplan May 24 2011 9:51AM Security
Piracy monitor hit by hackers

Piracy monitor hit by hackers

French Government takes control of company following the leak of IP addresses.
Dan Raywood May 23 2011 11:18AM Security
Merchants blind to data breaches

Merchants blind to data breaches

You can catch most hackers by reviewing logs.
Darren Pauli May 19 2011 4:05PM Security
Mobile hacking sets off security gold rush

Mobile hacking sets off security gold rush

Software pre-packaged on handsets?
Leila Abboud and Marie Mawad May 19 2011 6:38AM Security
Merchants blind to data breaches

Merchants blind to data breaches

You can catch most hackers by reviewing logs and getting to know your web site visitors.
Darren Pauli May 18 2011 5:43PM Security
Exclusive: Epsilon locks down with grid pattern log-in

Exclusive: Epsilon locks down with grid pattern log-in

'Strong authentication' introduced to stamp out further data breaches.
Brett Winterford May 17 2011 2:35PM Security

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