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.

Uber says Lapsus$-linked hacker responsible for breach

Uber says Lapsus$-linked hacker responsible for breach

Uber coordinating with FBI.
Staff Writer Sep 20 2022 9:54AM Governance
Data breach incident costs up 16 percent in two years: IBM

Data breach incident costs up 16 percent in two years: IBM

Cost risen 16 percent in two years.
Digital Nation Staff Aug 29 2022 2:18PM Governance
US SEC charges three with insider trading tied to Equifax hack

US SEC charges three with insider trading tied to Equifax hack

Data breach pump-and-dump alleged.
Staff Writer Aug 17 2022 12:35PM Strategy
Oh Deere: Aussie researcher roots tractor control system

Oh Deere: Aussie researcher roots tractor control system

Simple text file gave dealer-level access.
Juha Saarinen Aug 16 2022 11:39AM Security
Student details, photos exposed in University of WA data breach

Student details, photos exposed in University of WA data breach

Investigation continues.
Justin Hendry Aug 1 2022 11:50AM Security
Uber ex-security chief must face fraud charges

Uber ex-security chief must face fraud charges

Accused of hacking cover up.
Jonathan Stempel Jun 29 2022 11:50AM Security
Qld gov proposes mandatory data breach reporting for agencies

Qld gov proposes mandatory data breach reporting for agencies

Asks for feedback on state-based scheme.
Justin Hendry Jun 24 2022 5:35PM Security
Canada wants companies to report cyber attacks

Canada wants companies to report cyber attacks

Critical infrastructure owners must fortify their defences.
Staff Writer Jun 15 2022 6:34AM Security
Law firm mulls class action over NDIS software provider data breach

Law firm mulls class action over NDIS software provider data breach

Centennial Lawyers starts preliminary investigations.
Justin Hendry Jun 7 2022 11:42AM Security
NDIS case management system provider breached

NDIS case management system provider breached

Updated: "Large volume" of sensitive health data exposed.
Justin Hendry May 31 2022 5:28PM Security
50k customers caught up in Spirit Super phishing attack

50k customers caught up in Spirit Super phishing attack

Data possibly compromised after attacker overcame MFA.
Justin Hendry May 30 2022 11:20AM Security
Victorians lost $31.9 million to business email compromise in 2021

Victorians lost $31.9 million to business email compromise in 2021

VPNs cooperating with Victoria Police Cybercrime Squad.
Jeremy Nadel May 9 2022 6:35AM Security
Federal Court puts cyber security onus on financial services firms

Federal Court puts cyber security onus on financial services firms

RI Advice to pay $750,000 and secure its systems.
Richard Chirgwin May 5 2022 1:00PM Financial Services
US says advanced hackers can hijack critical infrastructure

US says advanced hackers can hijack critical infrastructure

Equipment from Omron, Schneider must be patched.
Staff Writer Apr 14 2022 6:36AM Security
US and European partners take down hacker website RaidForums

US and European partners take down hacker website RaidForums

Data market takedown nets site's founder.
Sarah N. Lynch and Stephanie van den Berg Apr 13 2022 6:31AM Security
British police probing hackers Lapsus$ say 2 teenagers charged

British police probing hackers Lapsus$ say 2 teenagers charged

Following arrest of seven teens last month.
Staff Writers Apr 4 2022 6:35AM Security
Second critical infrastructure cyber security bill passes parliament

Second critical infrastructure cyber security bill passes parliament

Protecting ‘systems of national significance’.
Richard Chirgwin Apr 1 2022 12:00PM Security
FBI says Russian hackers scanning US energy systems

FBI says Russian hackers scanning US energy systems

State-sponsored hacking a "current" threat to American national security.
Sarah N. Lynch Mar 30 2022 12:10PM Security
Lapsus$ hackers exploited Okta supplier's security lapses

Lapsus$ hackers exploited Okta supplier's security lapses

Allegedly found spreadsheet with login credentials.
Juha Saarinen Mar 29 2022 3:13PM Security
US unveils charges against four Russian officials over 2012, 2018 hacks

US unveils charges against four Russian officials over 2012, 2018 hacks

Energy sector targeted in 135 countries.
Sarah N. Lynch and Raphael Satter Mar 25 2022 10:53AM Security

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