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 break HD-DVD copy protection

Hackers break HD-DVD copy protection

Pirated movies beginning to appear on P2P networks.
Shaun Nichols Jan 18 2007 9:35AM Security
Hackers breach money transfer company accessing 80,000 customers

Hackers breach money transfer company accessing 80,000 customers

A MoneyGram International server has been breached, allowing cybercrooks access to the personal information of nearly 80,000 people.
Dan Kaplan Jan 16 2007 4:40PM Security
Los Angeles city employees charged with hacking traffic lights

Los Angeles city employees charged with hacking traffic lights

Two Los Angeles municipal traffic engineers were arraigned and charged with hacking city systems to disable traffic lights, all in connection with a labour dispute.
Ericka Chickowski Jan 9 2007 6:32PM Security
Venezuelan teen accused of hacking government sites

Venezuelan teen accused of hacking government sites

A Venezuelan teenager has been detained for posting unauthorised photos of President Hugo Chavez and Cuban dictator Fidel Castro on government websites.
Frank Washkuch Jan 8 2007 4:28PM Security
Surge in targeted hacking attacks expected in 2007

Surge in targeted hacking attacks expected in 2007

Computer users will see a surge in targeted hacking attacks this year as criminals continue to reap large sums of money from phishing scams, security experts predict.
Fiona Raisbeck Jan 4 2007 4:45PM Security
Hackers unleash worm that targets VoIP

Hackers unleash worm that targets VoIP

Hackers have released a worm that attacks Skype, the voice over IP (VoIP) application, security experts warn.
Fiona Raisbeck Dec 20 2006 11:06AM Security
Hackers launch image spam campaign

Hackers launch image spam campaign

Computer hackers have launched an image spam campaign that claims to offer cut price versions of Microsoft's Vista, security experts warn.
Fiona Raisbeck Dec 20 2006 9:23AM Security
Hackers target MySpace in new cyber war

Hackers target MySpace in new cyber war

Computer hackers are planning to target social networking sites, such as MySpace and Facebook, in a multi-billion-pound "cyber war" next year, security experts warn.
Fiona Raisbeck Dec 13 2006 9:53AM Security
Hackers release new strains of Spamta worm

Hackers release new strains of Spamta worm

Hackers have spread seven new variants of the Spamta worm, it was reported today.
Fiona Raisbeck Nov 15 2006 11:11AM Security
Hackers target online brokerages

Hackers target online brokerages

Thieves attempt to make unauthorised trades worth millions of dollars.
Clement James Nov 14 2006 9:45AM Security
Hackers use Wikipedia to spread malware

Hackers use Wikipedia to spread malware

Hackers are using online encyclopaedia Wikipedia to spread malware, according to a security firm.
Will Head Nov 6 2006 9:32AM Security
Hackers breach Ohio hospital's databases, obtain personal information of 240,000

Hackers breach Ohio hospital's databases, obtain personal information of 240,000

An Ohio pediatric hospital is notifying patients and donors - totaling as many as 240,000 people - that their personal information may have been compromised by hackers.
Frank Washkuch Oct 30 2006 6:45PM Security
Hackers pounce on Google Code Search

Hackers pounce on Google Code Search

Tool can unearth a 'treasure trove' of vulnerabilities.
Clement James Oct 10 2006 9:53AM Security
Privileged passwords create hacking threat

Privileged passwords create hacking threat

Non-personal passwords offer easy way in to enterprise networks.
Bobby Pickering Oct 6 2006 10:11AM Security
Hackers up the ante with targeted attacks

Hackers up the ante with targeted attacks

Targeted attacks represent the biggest IT security threat to companies, a senior Gartner analyst warned today.
Will Head Sep 19 2006 3:48PM Security
Hackers abuse UK government wiki

Hackers abuse UK government wiki

Swastika pasted onto Defra website.
Matt Chapman Sep 7 2006 8:45AM Security
The Month: Online multiplayer games at risk from hackers

The Month: Online multiplayer games at risk from hackers

Online multiplayer games are at increasing risk from hackers, according to a Microsoft security development engineer.
Staff Writers Sep 4 2006 3:56PM Security
Hackers steal personal info of 19,000 AT&T customers

Hackers steal personal info of 19,000 AT&T customers

Hackers hijacked AT&T's computer system over the weekend and accessed the personal information of about 19,000 customers using the company's online store, the telecom giant said late Tuesday.
Dan Kaplan Aug 30 2006 6:34PM Security
Hackers clear Apple over MacBook attack

Hackers clear Apple over MacBook attack

Third-party driver responsible for flaw.
Clement James Aug 22 2006 10:22AM Security
Update: Tougher laws for hackers

Update: Tougher laws for hackers

The Home Office is planning to ban hackers from using the internet.
Staff Writers Aug 14 2006 2:44PM Security

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