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.

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
Hackers use SEO poisoning to spread malware related to Facebook 'Fan Check' application

Hackers use SEO poisoning to spread malware related to Facebook 'Fan Check' application

Fan Check application spreads malware to Facebookers.
Dan Raywood Sep 10 2009 9:29AM Security
Hackers already exploiting IIS flaws

Hackers already exploiting IIS flaws

Microsoft urges researchers to disclose vulnerabilities responsibly.
Phil Muncaster Sep 7 2009 12:06PM Security
Hackers already exploiting IIS flaws

Hackers already exploiting IIS flaws

Microsoft urges researchers to disclose vulnerabilities responsibly.
Phil Muncaster Sep 7 2009 10:28AM Security
Survey finds that hackers ramp up efforts for Christmas

Survey finds that hackers ramp up efforts for Christmas

Hackers are more active over the Christmas holidays and take a break at the weekend.
SC Australia Staff Aug 26 2009 11:13AM Security
Cisco wireless flaw discovered

Cisco wireless flaw discovered

Could lead to a "full breach".
Dan Kaplan Aug 26 2009 10:36AM Security
Hackers prefer Firefox and Opera

Hackers prefer Firefox and Opera

Browsers with smaller installed base targeted.
Phil Muncaster Aug 22 2009 12:08PM Security
Cisco flaw enables 'simulated' DDoS attack

Cisco flaw enables 'simulated' DDoS attack

Patch Cisco routers immediately, expert warns.
Munir Kotadia Aug 21 2009 3:40PM Security
US report links Russian hackers and military

US report links Russian hackers and military

Technical report claims attacks on Georgia were co-ordinated with Russia's five-day campaign.
Tom Young Aug 18 2009 3:03PM Security
Twilight star's pictures become latest malware threat

Twilight star's pictures become latest malware threat

Users have been warned not to click on links purporting to take them to the images.
Phil Muncaster Aug 17 2009 10:15AM Security
Another attack takes down Twitter

Another attack takes down Twitter

No clue who the hacker is.
Iain Thomson Aug 12 2009 2:39PM Security
Russian hackers took down Twitter

Russian hackers took down Twitter

Attack may have been attempt to silence pro-Georgian blogger.
Phil Muncaster Aug 10 2009 8:15AM Security
Vale John Hughes, nerd with 1000 faces

Vale John Hughes, nerd with 1000 faces

Obituary: To whom will geeks turn to have their stories told?
Nate Cochrane Aug 7 2009 2:53PM Oddware
More ATMs in Las Vegas hotels hit by hackers

More ATMs in Las Vegas hotels hit by hackers

Several ATMs in Las Vegas have been exploited by hackers as a delegate reveals the extent of the incidents.
Dan Raywood Aug 5 2009 10:47AM Security
Hackers break into MI5 website

Hackers break into MI5 website

Visitors' personal information may be compromised, but no risk to UK security.
Phil Muncaster Jul 31 2009 10:12AM Security

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