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The five biggest hacks of all time

The five biggest hacks of all time

Forget DDoS attacks, these hacks changed the world.
Jane McCallion Apr 10 2015, 11:47AM Security
Google downplays leak of five million Gmail passwords

Google downplays leak of five million Gmail passwords

Claims "anti-hijacking systems" would have blocked access anyway.
Barry Collins Sep 12 2014, 6:34AM Security
Did iCloud flaw lead to celebrity photo hack?

Did iCloud flaw lead to celebrity photo hack?

Private photos of Jennifer Lawrence, Kate Upton and Cara Delevigne stolen.
Jane McCallion Sep 2 2014, 7:27AM Security
Adobe probed by data watchdog after hack

Adobe probed by data watchdog after hack

Customers complain of increased spam.
Shona Ghosh Jan 16 2014, 11:51AM Security
$48m global cybercrime heist results in six arrests

$48m global cybercrime heist results in six arrests

Facing up to 7.5 years of jail time.
Staff Writers Nov 20 2013, 1:16PM Security
US Govt hacked by Anonymous: FBI

US Govt hacked by Anonymous: FBI

Adobe vulnerability exploited.
Staff Writers Nov 18 2013, 9:52AM Security
iOS hotspot passwords easy to crack

iOS hotspot passwords easy to crack

Cracked in under a minute.
Danielle Walker Jun 21 2013, 8:09AM Collaboration
Anonymous claims North Korea hack

Anonymous claims North Korea hack

Claims unverified.
Staff Writers Apr 5 2013, 8:01AM Security
Microsoft hit by hackers

Microsoft hit by hackers

PCs infected with malware.
a Staff Writer Feb 25 2013, 8:04AM Security
Apple hit by hackers

Apple hit by hackers

Exploited Java flaw.
Jim Finkle and Joseph Menn Feb 20 2013, 8:03AM Security
Telecom NZ urges Yahoo! users to change passwords

Telecom NZ urges Yahoo! users to change passwords

Scope of attack surprises.
Darren Pauli Feb 14 2013, 3:23PM Collaboration
Online retail boom boosts card fraud

Online retail boom boosts card fraud

Overseas hacking contributes to spike in CNP fraud.
Charis Palmer Dec 12 2012, 7:53AM Security
Hackers let 1.6 million account details loose

Hackers let 1.6 million account details loose

Another megahack claimed.
Juha Saarinen Dec 12 2012, 7:52AM Security
Hacker infiltrates NSW Education email

Hacker infiltrates NSW Education email

Sends fake message to all staff.
Ry Crozier Oct 30 2012, 7:34AM Security
Southern Cross hacks its way into CyberLympics

Southern Cross hacks its way into CyberLympics

Aussie IT provider in global finals.
Chris Jager Oct 23 2012, 3:13PM Services
Apple, Amazon learn from reporter's hacking nightmare

Apple, Amazon learn from reporter's hacking nightmare

How one hack made a big difference.
Danielle Walker Aug 10 2012, 8:05AM Security
Apple tightens ID policy after hack

Apple tightens ID policy after hack

Mitigates social engineering hacks.
Juha Saarinen Aug 9 2012, 7:50AM Security
Data breach costs LinkedIn $1 million

Data breach costs LinkedIn $1 million

Fallout revealed.
Marcos Colon Aug 6 2012, 8:05AM Security
LinkedIn hit by 6.5m password breach

LinkedIn hit by 6.5m password breach

Phishing attempts likely.
Juha Saarinen Jun 7 2012, 8:02AM Security
Michael Jackson back catalogue stolen from Sony

Michael Jackson back catalogue stolen from Sony

Hack attack sees over 50,000 files downloaded.
Dan Raywood Mar 6 2012, 8:04AM Security

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