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 take aim at city power grids

Hackers take aim at city power grids

Criminal hackers are increasingly targeting city power grids in an attempt to extort money from utility companies, the CIA has warned.

Robert Jaques Jan 25 2008 3:03PM Security
Hackers unleash 'insidious' crimeware attack

Hackers unleash 'insidious' crimeware attack

Security experts have warned of a crimeware attack that threatens to turn highly trusted websites into "insidious traps" for unwary visitors..
Robert Jaques Jan 15 2008 7:28AM Security
Boeing 787 grounded over hacking fears

Boeing 787 grounded over hacking fears

The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has grounded Boeing's new 787 airliner after concerns about the integrity of its computer systems.
Iain Thomson Jan 14 2008 12:50PM Security
Facebook sues porno hackers

Facebook sues porno hackers

Social networking giant Facebook has named several defendants in a lawsuit alleging unlawful access to its servers in an attempt to steal information about its users..
Staff Writers Dec 20 2007 7:39AM Networking
Iowa breach exposes data on 3 million British would-be drivers

Iowa breach exposes data on 3 million British would-be drivers

A hard drive containing the personal information of three million driver's license applicants in Britain has gone missing from a facility in Iowa, British officials said Monday.
Dan Kaplan Dec 19 2007 10:03AM Security
Facebook sues Canadian porn company over alleged hacking

Facebook sues Canadian porn company over alleged hacking

Social networking giant Facebook has sued an Ontario-based company associated with online porn, alleging that it tried to hack into its system and access the personal information of users.
Frank Washkuch Dec 18 2007 9:33AM Security
French embassy surrenders to hackers

French embassy surrenders to hackers

Experts are warning users to avoid a French embassy website after a page was found to be exposing users to malware..
Shaun Nichols Dec 17 2007 2:45PM Security
iPhone will be 'primary target' for hackers in 2008

iPhone will be 'primary target' for hackers in 2008

Apple's iPhone will be a "primary target" for cybercriminals in 2008, a security company predicted today..
Robert Jaques Dec 12 2007 7:10AM Security
Wireless keyboards vulnerable to hacking via radio receivers: Dreamlab

Wireless keyboards vulnerable to hacking via radio receivers: Dreamlab

Cybercriminals can log the keystrokes of end-users by cracking the encryption of non-Bluetooth wireless keyboards from over 30 feet away, according to researchers at Dreamlab Technologies.
Frank Washkuch Dec 10 2007 9:57AM Security
Hackers targeting 'forgotten' web apps

Hackers targeting 'forgotten' web apps

Security firm Finjan has warned of zero-day attacks targeting popular web apps like media players and chat programs.
Clement James Dec 10 2007 7:11AM Security
Duke University Law School website infiltrated by hackers

Duke University Law School website infiltrated by hackers

Hackers, possibly trying to embed links to improve search engine result rankings, may have viewed the sensitive information of 1,400 prospective applicants to Duke University on the institution's law school website, school officials said today.
Dan Kaplan Dec 6 2007 11:47AM Security
Experts warn of hacking 'cold war'

Experts warn of hacking 'cold war'

Government groups around the world are becoming increasingly involved in efforts to launch and defend against web-based attacks, security experts warn..
Shaun Nichols Nov 30 2007 8:07AM Security
Student hackers face 20 years in jail

Student hackers face 20 years in jail

Two students have been charged with hacking into the California State University database and changing their grades..
Iain Thomson Nov 7 2007 7:29AM Security
Hackers crack Manhunt footage in hours

Hackers crack Manhunt footage in hours

Manhunt 2 has been hacked just 24 hours after going on sale to show violent scenes that were blocked by the censors..
Iain Thomson Nov 5 2007 9:39AM Security
Hackers can 'wreak havoc' with zero byte scripts

Hackers can 'wreak havoc' with zero byte scripts

An oldie but a goldie.
Robert Jaques Nov 1 2007 2:35PM Security
Hackers can 'wreak havoc' with zero byte scripts

Hackers can 'wreak havoc' with zero byte scripts

Security experts have warned that cyber-criminals could "wreak havoc" by reworking the decade-old malware-disguising technique of adding zero byte entries to scripts.
Robert Jaques Nov 1 2007 11:14AM Security
Hackers offer instant iPhone crack

Hackers offer instant iPhone crack

A group of developers has constructed a website which automatically lifts the software restrictions on Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch..
Shaun Nichols Oct 31 2007 7:47AM Security
Hackers turbocharge password cracks with nVidia card

Hackers turbocharge password cracks with nVidia card

NVidia's GeForce 8800 graphics card could be utilised to "dramatically" reduce the time needed by hackers to perform brute-force password cracks, security experts have warned.
Robert Jaques Oct 30 2007 2:16PM Security
US hackers crack al-Qaeda computers

US hackers crack al-Qaeda computers

Details are emerging of security leaks at the White House which have shut down an internet spying operation that had successfully cracked al-Qaeda's computers.
Iain Thomson Oct 16 2007 6:57AM Security
Korean game traders taken out by hackers

Korean game traders taken out by hackers

South Korea's daily multimillion dollar trade in virtual goods has been wiped out by an apparent hack attack.
Simon Burns Oct 15 2007 10:05AM Security

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