Optus massive data breach has put Australia at risk

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Australia’s largest telecommunications company Optus, revealed last week that personal data from approximately 10 million customers – roughly 40% of the population – was stolen in a cyber-attack.

According to some experts, this is the worst data breach in Australian history.
This week, however, has seen more dramatic and messy developments, including ransom threats, tense public exchanges, and questions about whether this was even a “hack” at all. It has also raised serious concerns about how Australia handles data and privacy. Optus announced the breach about 24 hours after discovering suspicious activity on its network. Names, birthdates, home addresses, phone and email contacts, as well as passport and driving licence numbers, were stolen from customers. It emphasised that payment information and account passwords had not been compromised.

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Sreejit Kumar
Sreejit Kumar
Hi, I'm Sreejit Kumar, a journalist with a Master's degree in Journalism. Through my education and professional experience, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the truth. As an author for this news website, I am committed to delivering accurate, timely, and engaging stories that inform and entertain our readers.

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Optus massive data breach has put Australia at risk

Australia’s largest telecommunications company Optus, revealed last week that personal data from approximately 10 million customers – roughly 40% of the population – was stolen in a cyber-attack.

According to some experts, this is the worst data breach in Australian history.
This week, however, has seen more dramatic and messy developments, including ransom threats, tense public exchanges, and questions about whether this was even a “hack” at all. It has also raised serious concerns about how Australia handles data and privacy. Optus announced the breach about 24 hours after discovering suspicious activity on its network. Names, birthdates, home addresses, phone and email contacts, as well as passport and driving licence numbers, were stolen from customers. It emphasised that payment information and account passwords had not been compromised.

Disclaimer

We strive to uphold the highest ethical standards in all of our reporting and coverage. We StartupNews.fyi want to be transparent with our readers about any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in our work. It’s possible that some of the investors we feature may have connections to other businesses, including competitors or companies we write about. However, we want to assure our readers that this will not have any impact on the integrity or impartiality of our reporting. We are committed to delivering accurate, unbiased news and information to our audience, and we will continue to uphold our ethics and principles in all of our work. Thank you for your trust and support.

Sreejit Kumar
Sreejit Kumar
Hi, I'm Sreejit Kumar, a journalist with a Master's degree in Journalism. Through my education and professional experience, I have developed a keen eye for detail and a passion for uncovering the truth. As an author for this news website, I am committed to delivering accurate, timely, and engaging stories that inform and entertain our readers.

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