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.

US and allies, including Australia, accuse China of global hacking spree

US and allies, including Australia, accuse China of global hacking spree

Broad coalition of countries call out Beijing.
Steve Holland and Doina Chiacu Jul 20 2021 6:42AM Security
Biden battles Russian hacking groups with restrictions on IT firms

Biden battles Russian hacking groups with restrictions on IT firms

Cites "aggressive and harmful" activities.
Karen Freifeld Jul 19 2021 6:49AM Security
NSW Health admits personal data accessed in Accellion breach

NSW Health admits personal data accessed in Accellion breach

Says some “health-related personal information ... included in the attack."
Ry Crozier Jun 7 2021 9:02AM Security
Russia's FSB reports 'unprecedented' hacking campaign aimed at government agencies

Russia's FSB reports 'unprecedented' hacking campaign aimed at government agencies

Blames state-based actor in little-noticed report.
Staff Writers May 27 2021 6:23AM Security
NSW govt unveils data breach notification bill

NSW govt unveils data breach notification bill

After more than two years of consultation.
Justin Hendry May 7 2021 1:31PM Security
NAB sacked tech worker behind 2019 data breach

NAB sacked tech worker behind 2019 data breach

Fed thousands of customers' details into analysis services.
Ry Crozier Apr 21 2021 11:36PM Financial Services
Hackers used Pulse Secure flaw to target US defence industry

Hackers used Pulse Secure flaw to target US defence industry

According to FireEye researchers and VPN device manufacturer.
Raphael Satter and Christopher Bing Apr 21 2021 9:13AM Security
Service NSW unable to notify 54,000 customers impacted by cyber attack

Service NSW unable to notify 54,000 customers impacted by cyber attack

More than half the people who had data stolen.
Justin Hendry Mar 26 2021 4:29PM Security
Chinese hackers used Facebook to target Uighurs abroad, company says

Chinese hackers used Facebook to target Uighurs abroad, company says

Including those living in Australia.
Elizabeth Culliford and Raphael Satter Mar 25 2021 6:33AM Security
ESET says at least 10 hacking groups using Microsoft software flaw

ESET says at least 10 hacking groups using Microsoft software flaw

"Very uncommon".
Raphael Satter and Christopher Bing Mar 11 2021 8:48AM Security
NSW govt's mandatory data breach reporting scheme unlikely before 2022

NSW govt's mandatory data breach reporting scheme unlikely before 2022

Another round of consultations now on the cards.
Justin Hendry Mar 5 2021 6:50AM Security
Oxfam Australia confirms 'supporter' data accessed in cyber attack

Oxfam Australia confirms 'supporter' data accessed in cyber attack

No word on how many supporters impacted.
Justin Hendry Mar 2 2021 1:17PM Security
Transport for NSW data stolen in Accellion breach

Transport for NSW data stolen in Accellion breach

Agency probes customer impact.
Justin Hendry Feb 23 2021 5:55PM Security
Hacker tries to poison US city's drinking water supply

Hacker tries to poison US city's drinking water supply

Increased levels of lye for alkalinity regulation to dangerous levels.
Juha Saarinen Feb 9 2021 9:45AM Security
Oxfam Australia investigates suspected data breach

Oxfam Australia investigates suspected data breach

Tries to work out what data was accessed.
Justin Hendry Feb 5 2021 11:34AM Security
Australian govt entity hit by brute-force attack

Australian govt entity hit by brute-force attack

Agencies rack up reportable data breaches in back half of 2020.
Ry Crozier Jan 28 2021 12:51PM Security
OAIC finds 'multiple' Australian companies downplaying data breaches

OAIC finds 'multiple' Australian companies downplaying data breaches

Forces them to redo customer notifications.
Ry Crozier Jan 28 2021 12:48PM Security
ADHA sees 'inconsequential' My Health Record data breach notices eroding trust

ADHA sees 'inconsequential' My Health Record data breach notices eroding trust

Calls for lesser need to disclose.
Ry Crozier Jan 8 2021 7:08AM Security
SolarWinds hackers accessed Microsoft source code

SolarWinds hackers accessed Microsoft source code

Vendor knew 'for days' before disclosing it.
Raphael Satter and Joseph Menn Jan 1 2021 5:19PM Security
Hackers target groups in Covid-19 vaccine distribution

Hackers target groups in Covid-19 vaccine distribution

IBM and US officials sound alarm.
Raphael Satter Dec 7 2020 6:35AM Security

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