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Derek Rose

Telstra chairman avoids 'hubris' on hacks

John Mullen says no organisation can be 100 per cent sure it is completely protected and safe. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Telstra's chairman says the telco's cyber security capabilities are "considerable" but he's avoiding complacency and hubris after the devastating Optus hack.

"It is easy for third parties to be critical of companies who have suffered devastating cyber-attacks such as happened recently to Optus," John Mullen told shareholders at Telstra's annual general meeting on Tuesday.

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