Millions Of Optus Customers Have Had Their Personal Details Leaked In A Massive Cyberattack

Optus has been hit by a huge cyberattack that’s compromised millions of customers’ personal information. Yikes. Details that may have been exposed includes customers’ names, phone numbers, email addresses and dates of birth. For some customers, their addresses and driver’s licence and passport numbers have also been taken. In a statement, Optus said it has shut down the cyberattack and has notified the Australian Federal Police and regulators. “We are devastated to discover that we have been subject to a cyberattack that has resulted in the disclosure of our customers’ personal information to someone who shouldn’t see it,” Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin