At least two sources gained access to people's information that should be securely kept in a “do not contact” database.
In today's technology roundup: Samsung asks to see next-gen Apple devices, US defence firm under cyber attack, BT and TalkTalk appeal High Court ruling, and UK municipality sues Twitter.
As smartphones infiltrate the workplace, so do hackers, information thieves and even the odd spy.
Even the toughest security is no match for the tactics of modern-day corporate espionage.
In today's technology roundup: Laser puts record data rate through fibre, Sony hacked again, Cisco accused of aiding Chinese repression, and Barclaycard, Orange ink m-payments deal.
In today's technology roundup: Sony faces further security woes, bogus security app hits Mac, MS shuts down skunkworks unit, and Playboy archives all magazines online.
In today's technology roundup: Flaw mars PlayStation revival, LinkedIn valued at $4 billion, Google promises privacy controls, and Apple eyes cloud-music deals.
Hackers used Amazon's platform to stage the attacks, meaning they paid to rent the cloud service, says a source.
In today's technology roundup: Nokia dumps Ovi mobile brand, Android phones allow credential theft, malicious e-mails torment UK govt, and MS Bing ups Facebook reliance.
The country is placed at number three in regards to global phishing attacks volumes, says an RSA online fraud report.
Local systems are increasingly being used as bots, says Microsoft SA's chief security advisor.
In today's technology roundup: Sony restores PlayStation Network, US to intervene in companies' security, porn found at Bin Laden's hideout, and Lady Gaga has 10m Twitter followers.
The company's System Storage TS3500 Tape Library provides 2.7 exabytes of storage.