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 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
BTC Markets exposes customer names, emails in botched blast send

BTC Markets exposes customer names, emails in botched blast send

Australia's largest cryptocurrency exchange apologises for error.
Ry Crozier Dec 2 2020 12:42AM Security
Microsoft says hackers targeting Covid-19 researchers

Microsoft says hackers targeting Covid-19 researchers

More than half a dozen organisations targeted.
Raphael Satter Nov 16 2020 6:30AM Security
Orchard worker recruiter exposed sensitive personal data

Orchard worker recruiter exposed sensitive personal data

Open S3 bucket indexed by search engine.
Juha Saarinen Oct 29 2020 12:31PM Security
City of Port Phillip leaks personal details in data.gov.au blunder

City of Port Phillip leaks personal details in data.gov.au blunder

Incorrect graffiti reporter dataset online for seven months.
Justin Hendry Oct 29 2020 12:29PM Security
NSW govt requests to privacy watchdog climb 171 percent

NSW govt requests to privacy watchdog climb 171 percent

Coincides with state's digital push.
Justin Hendry Oct 12 2020 6:51AM Strategy
Scouts Victoria data breach potentially nets 900 people's personal details

Scouts Victoria data breach potentially nets 900 people's personal details

Including bank details, birth certificates and court orders.
Matt Johnston Sep 25 2020 1:52PM Security

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