The Latest Breaking News from Optus

Optus sued by 'vulnerable' victims of data breach

A new lawsuit accuses Optus of failing to take reasonable steps to protect customers' personal information before it was breached last year.

AAP · Apr 20, 2023

Lawyers to lodge class action over Optus data breach

A class action against Optus involving 100,000 customers impacted by last year's data hack will be lodged in the Federal Court on Friday. It could be one

The New Daily · Apr 20, 2023

Optus data breach class action launched for millions of Australians caught up in cyber attack

Slater and Gordon lawyers say they will pursue "substantial" compensation for up to 10 million current and former Optus customers whose data was exposed in the recent hack.

ABC News · Apr 20, 2023

Telcos overtake social media as the most distrusted industry

The Australian telecommunications industry has reached a new low, becoming the most distrusted sector in the economy.

The New Daily · Apr 6, 2023

Singapore pushes greater action against ransomware gangs after devastating Optus data hack

Last year's Optus data hack has resulted in Singapore's government calling for a greater international effort to fight cybercriminals.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2023

Australia may inadvertently fuel cyber crime, says data theft victim service

An Australian government-backed service for victims of identity theft blasted a plan to toughen privacy laws amid an explosion of online data theft, saying it would spur compromised companies to pay ransom and invite more hacking.

Reuters · Apr 5, 2023

Australia faces ‘dystopian’ future of cyber-attacks targeting fabric of society, Clare O’Neil says

Home affairs minister says Medibank and Optus breaches the ‘tip of the iceberg’ as she announces cyber exercises focusing on critical infrastructure

The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2023

Man City vs Liverpool live stream: How to watch Premier League game online

The Man City vs Liverpool live stream features a City side chasing top spot and a Liverpool team trying to rescue what has so far been a disappointing season. Here's how to watch it, wherever you are.

Tom’s Guide · Mar 31, 2023

Killcare Heights still a mobile blackspot, after decade-long push for better telecommunications

Killcare Heights is located only a stone's throw away from the northern Sydney beaches, but residents living here have remained in a mobile blackspot for decades.

ABC News · Mar 29, 2023

This is the most detailed portrait yet of data breaches in Australia

New revelations show the scale of data breaches in Australia — though even this isn't the full picture.

ABC News · Mar 27, 2023