Optus Data Breach

Australian Information Commissioner Seeks Civil Penalty Action Over 2022 Optus Data Breach

The Australian Information Commissioner has launched civil penalty proceedings against telecommunications giant Optus over the massive 2022 data breach that…

7 months ago

2022 Optus Data Breach Could Have Been Averted Four Years Prior, Says Australian Telecom Watchdog

One of Australia’s largest telecommunications companies Optus could have averted the massive 2022 data breach that leaked nearly 9.5 million…

2 years ago

Federal Court Denies Optus Appeal to Withhold Deloitte Report on 2022 Cyberattack

Optus, one of Australia's largest telecommunications companies, has lost a legal battle in the Federal Court. The Australian Federal Court…

2 years ago

Optus Faces Legal Action Over 2022 Data Breach: ACMA Alleges Failure to Protect Customer Data

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) acts against Optus for neglecting customer data protection under Telecommunications Act '79.

2 years ago

Optus Data Leak: PII of 10 Million Customers On Dark Web, Company Refutes Claims

The aftershocks of the Optus data leak refuses to die down. Almost a year after the ransomware attack on the…

3 years ago

Australian Scammer Targeting Optus Data Breach Victims Sentenced to 18 Months

An Australian court ruled a heavy punishment for a scamster in Sydney who was misusing the data leaked during the…

3 years ago

Australia’s TPG Telecom Faces Cyber Attack, Email Details Leaked

TPG Telecom, Australia’s second-largest internet services provider, disclosed an “unauthorised access” to a hosted exchange service that holds the email…

3 years ago

Victoria To Issue New Drivers’ License To Victims of Optus Data Breach

Optus Data Breach: The affected Victorian drivers will get new licenses and undergo a two-step verification process to increase security.

3 years ago

Australian FinTechs Wrongly Store Customers’ Bank Details Reveals Whistleblower

The anonymous whistleblower, who is currently working for a FinTech start-up, made the revelation to an Australian news website.

3 years ago

Australia to Toughen Cybersecurity Measures After Optus Breach

On September 24, Australian telecommunications company Optus suffered a data breach, putting millions of users' details at risk.

3 years ago

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