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.

Chinese hacker school shut down

Chinese hacker school shut down

Raid on Black Hawk Safety Net.
David Neal Feb 9 2010 12:10AM Security
China is world’s top hacking target, say officials

China is world’s top hacking target, say officials

A nation more sinned against than sinning?
Iain Thomson Feb 3 2010 3:18PM Security
CA security report highlights insider threat

CA security report highlights insider threat

Hackers recruiting 'moles' through social networking sites.
Staff Writers Feb 3 2010 10:36AM Security
Climate change email hack was a professional operation, claims advisor

Climate change email hack was a professional operation, claims advisor

National intelligence services or anti-green forces responsible.
Iain Thomson Feb 2 2010 2:02PM Security
Hackers deface 49 US House of Reps websites

Hackers deface 49 US House of Reps websites

Anti-Obama message posted.
Angela Moscaritolo Jan 29 2010 11:35AM Security
TechCrunch blog hit by hackers

TechCrunch blog hit by hackers

Back online just in time for Apple launch.
Dan Raywood Jan 27 2010 11:22AM Security
Hackers ran detailed reconnaissance on Google employees

Hackers ran detailed reconnaissance on Google employees

Could persuade management to revisit security strategy.
Phil Muncaster Jan 27 2010 6:34AM Security
Political hackers deface Network Solutions-hosted sites

Political hackers deface Network Solutions-hosted sites

Palestine once again a central theme.
Angela Moscaritolo Jan 21 2010 11:09AM Security
Hackers go after Green Dam lawsuit lawyers

Hackers go after Green Dam lawsuit lawyers

Spear phishing attack used.
Shaun Nichols Jan 15 2010 4:54PM Security
China reponds to hacking claims

China reponds to hacking claims

Fails to mention Google allegations.
Dan Raywood Jan 15 2010 10:48AM Security
Hackers take China's Baidu offline

Hackers take China's Baidu offline

Political motivations remain confusing.
Rosalie Marshall Jan 13 2010 11:42AM Security
Google to end censorship of Chinese searches

Google to end censorship of Chinese searches

Threatens pullout after human rights hacking.
Iain Thomson Jan 13 2010 11:26AM Strategy
Hackers sentenced for trojan bank heist

Hackers sentenced for trojan bank heist

Cyber thieves facing up to four years in jail.
Shaun Nichols Nov 18 2009 10:46AM Security
International cybergang charged with RBS Worldpay hack

International cybergang charged with RBS Worldpay hack

International collaboration pays dividends.
Dan Kaplan Nov 11 2009 11:56AM Security
Hackers hit Guardian Jobs web site

Hackers hit Guardian Jobs web site

CVs and personal data compromised.
Staff Writers Oct 27 2009 9:20AM Security
Department of homeland security calls for employment of ethical hackers

Department of homeland security calls for employment of ethical hackers

International collaboration and recruitment of experienced people is needed to win the battle against cybercrime.
Oct 23 2009 1:25PM Security
Delta Air Lines accused of hacking opponent’s email

Delta Air Lines accused of hacking opponent’s email

Details allegedly distributed to executives at world's biggest airline.
Iain Thomson Oct 15 2009 11:14AM Security
Yahoo Mail users warned of brute force attacks

Yahoo Mail users warned of brute force attacks

Two-year-old vulnerability exploited.
Phil Muncaster Sep 21 2009 1:48PM Security
Facebook hacking site discovered

Facebook hacking site discovered

Site charges US$100 per hacked account - but is it a scam?
Phil Muncaster Sep 21 2009 11:30AM Security
'Juvenile' attack downs PM, ACMA websites

'Juvenile' attack downs PM, ACMA websites

Broadband minister's site takes collateral damage.
Staff Writers Sep 10 2009 12:54PM Security

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