This January, hacker attacks took place on Armenian and Azerbaijani websites.

In some ways, it’s old news. In what reads like the plot for a futuristic dystopian sci-fi, the computer attacks were actually part of an ongoing cyber war, firing up annually in commemoration of the Baku terrorist attacks of January 20th, 1990.

In the latest strike, a hacker group called A.S.A.L.A (Armed Forces of Armenia), has leaked 100,000 Azerbaijani email addresses and passwords.

We have indexed the leak, so if you suspect you may have been affected, you can check here.

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While you might have heard a lot of noise about a large and terrifying Australian data breach in the past week, here at BreachAlarm we’ve been determined to get to the bottom of the hype.

Behold: Here’s what we know about the Aussie Travel Cover breach.

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“Who could possibly want to hack little old me?”

“I’ve got nothing of value on my computer. A few photos, a few emails. I don’t even do online banking! No need to bother with security.”

The truth is this: if you’re currently connected to the Internet, hackers are interested in you. While that might seem alarming, it’s also essential knowledge – online criminals prey on common misconceptions and the general public’s naiveté.

Thankfully, there’s no need to be paranoid. Just steer clear of buying into these 5 popular e-security myths.

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A group of hackers has delivered (again) on threats made in June of last year to leak data from websites across France and Belgium, including pizza giant Domino’s regional arms, as well as a slew of Belgian employment, insurance and web hosting companies.

Rex Mundi hackers demanded a ransom of over $35,800 USD from Domino’s, in exchange for their data to be spared from a public spill. Other affected companies were also held to ransom, however all, including Domino’s, followed strict legal advice not to comply with the extortion attempts.

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Ahh, the holidays. A time for hairy kisses, awkward hugs, piles of food, and time with the family.

If you have even a mild interest in computers (or just happen to be under 30), it’s also a time when you wish you charged for computer repairs by the hour.

If it seems like everybody in the family needs help with their computer, we’ve got you covered with our list of seven simple ways to clean up and secure even the most clueless family member’s system.

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