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.

F-Secure: security firms should block state malware

F-Secure: security firms should block state malware

Anti-virus vendor homes in on Egypt's use of spy software.
Stewart Mitchell Mar 9 2011 9:53AM Security
Manning to face death penalty

Manning to face death penalty

Aiding the enemy charge a capital offence.
Staff Writers Mar 3 2011 2:34PM Security
Manning to face death penalty

Manning to face death penalty

Aiding the enemy charge a capital offence.
Staff Writers Mar 3 2011 11:40AM Security
HBGary emails out Morgan Stanley as Aurora victim

HBGary emails out Morgan Stanley as Aurora victim

The global financial services firm was targeted by the same Chinese hackers that attacked systems at Google and Adobe, according to internal emails stolen from HB Gary.
Angela Moscaritolo Mar 2 2011 12:30PM Security
Anonymous jibe costs CEO his job

Anonymous jibe costs CEO his job

Ran into hornet's nest.
Liam Tung Mar 2 2011 4:31AM Security
Anonymous claims HBGary Federal boss' scalp

Anonymous claims HBGary Federal boss' scalp

Demolition of US Federal Government infosec consultancy complete.
Nate Cochrane Mar 1 2011 12:05PM Security
Anonymous defaces Westboro site during live interview

Anonymous defaces Westboro site during live interview

Anonymous has defaced the website of a Baptist Church in Kansas.
Dan Kaplan Feb 28 2011 12:31PM Security
NSW agencies pass IT security test

NSW agencies pass IT security test

SQL injection one of the most common techniques.
John Hilvert Feb 28 2011 5:01AM Security
Brisbane 'hackers' advertise house party

Brisbane 'hackers' advertise house party

Teenager's Facebook account reportedly compromised.
Staff Writers Feb 25 2011 5:07PM Oddware
How dangerous is Anonymous?

How dangerous is Anonymous?

Are attacks in support of Wikileaks by bored teenagers or cyber-criminals?
Nicole Kobie Feb 23 2011 9:51AM Security
Online slanging match incites Anonymous wrath on Baptists

Online slanging match incites Anonymous wrath on Baptists

"Venomous statements of hatred" cause for Westboro Church takedown.
Dan Raywood Feb 22 2011 1:50PM Security
Anonymous victim bolts from RSA conference

Anonymous victim bolts from RSA conference

HBGary alleges threats of physical violence.
Liam Tung Feb 17 2011 2:14PM Security
Anonymous empire strikes back against HBGary

Anonymous empire strikes back against HBGary

Leaks remaining emails.
Alvaro Guzman Bastida Feb 16 2011 6:33AM Security
Lush A/NZ credit card details pilfered by "hackers"

Lush A/NZ credit card details pilfered by "hackers"

Database stolen, PCI DSS rules flouted.
Ry Crozier Feb 15 2011 3:48PM Security
Hacker lays bare lonely hearts site

Hacker lays bare lonely hearts site

User details purloined from SQL injection exploit wind up on blackhat e-commerce site.
Angela Moscaritolo Feb 14 2011 8:25AM Security
Anonymous takes aim at IT security firm

Anonymous takes aim at IT security firm

Leaks emails, defaces social networking accounts.
Liam Tung Feb 8 2011 12:47PM Security
Zynga thief folds on $11.9m fraud

Zynga thief folds on $11.9m fraud

Jail on the cards for problem gambler.
Liam Tung Feb 4 2011 10:55AM Security
The descent of the DDoS

The descent of the DDoS

The December takedown of Visa and Mastercard's websites by Wikileaks supporters were well publicised but not unique.
Angela Moscaritolo Feb 2 2011 12:25PM Security
Anonymous tells British Govt it 'cannot arrest an ideology'

Anonymous tells British Govt it 'cannot arrest an ideology'

The Anonymous group has issued a 'serious warning' to Britain's Government regarding the arrest of five men over online attacks.
Dan Raywood Feb 1 2011 10:38AM Security
FBI raids dozens of Anons over DDoS attacks

FBI raids dozens of Anons over DDoS attacks

Anonymous denounces arrests in Britain.
Staff Writers Jan 28 2011 5:25PM Security

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