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Optus issues data scam alert to customers

Optus customers have been told to be wary of scammers trying to take advantage of a data breach, as the telco continues to contact those who have been affected.

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Australian Federal Police monitoring dark web amid allegations stolen Optus data may be sold online

The Australian Federal Police says it is monitoring the dark web and internet forums after reports Optus customers' personal information may be being sold online.

ABC News

Optus cyber-attack: company opposed changes to privacy laws to give customers more rights over their data

In its submission to Privacy Act review telco said giving people right to erase personal data would involve ‘significant’ hurdles and costs

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Optus cyber-attack: how do you know if your identity has been stolen and what will happen to your data?

If you are an Optus customer, this is what you need to know

The Guardian - AU

Optus cyber-attack leaves customers feeling ‘powerless’ over risk of identity theft

Account holders say they are ‘angry’ personal data including addresses and phone numbers was exposed while some say they are yet to hear from telco

The Guardian - AU

The Loop: Optus denies 'human error' to blame for hack, referendums in Russia-occupied Ukraine, new beef in chess drama

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ABC News

How not to tell customers their data is at risk: the perils of the Optus approach

Optus fears data on up to 9.8 million of its customers has been accessed in a sophisticated cyberattack – including, for some customers, passport and drivers licence details, as well as phone numbers, dates of birth and email addresses.

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Optus hack renews calls for better protection of customers and their personal data

As Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin calls for "heightened vigilance" after a mass data breach, advocates say companies need to do more for consumers.

ABC News

Optus rejects insider claims of 'human error' as possible factor in hack affecting millions of Australians

Optus has strenuously denied "human error" being a contributing factor in a data breach that inadvertently allowed cyber criminals to steal personal details of potentially millions of customers.

ABC News

Optus data breach: What to do if you think you're at risk of identity theft

After a malicious cyber attack, Optus customers dating back to 2017 are advised they could be at risk of identity theft. Here's what you need to know if you think you're at risk.

ABC News

Optus cyber-attack could involve customers dating back to 2017

CEO says company has not yet confirmed how many people were affected by hack, but 9.8 million was ‘worst case scenario’

The Guardian - AU

‘Angry’ Optus boss dodges questions about hack, reveals “worst case scenario”

Optus still doesn't know whether hackers who stole the data of up to 9.8 million of its users were private criminals or state-sponsored.

The New Daily

Here’s What To Look Out For If You’re An Optus Customer Freaking Out About The Data Breach

More than nine million Optus customers have had their personal data breached.

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Morning mail: Russians flee military draft, more rain on way in NSW, Optus data breach

Friday: Personal information of potentially millions compromised as Australia’s second-largest telco suffers massive data breach. Plus: Qantas passenger’s three-month wait for lost bag

AAP

Laws questioned after Optus cyber attack

The federal opposition says a major cyber attack which may have placed customer's private information at risk is a dramatic wake-up call for the government.

AAP

Optus emails customers over breach

More than 24 hours after Optus alerted the media of a massive cyber attack that exposed people's personal details, customers have been contacted by the telco.

The New Daily

Optus hacked: Millions of customers’ personal data exposed in huge cyber attack

Telecommunications giant Optus has admitted to a massive data breach that may have exposed the personal data of millions of their customers.

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Optus data breach: who is affected, what has been taken and what should you do?

After a malicious cyber-attack, customers of Australia’s second-largest telco are advised they could be at risk of identity theft

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

About seven million customers' names, phone numbers, email addresses and dates of birth have been stolen.

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Australia’s Optus says personal data possibly compromised in hack

Telecom says it is probing possible unauthorised access of information including names, addresses and passport numbers.

ABC News

What we know about the Optus cyber attack, and how to strengthen your online security

Optus says both current and former customers may have potentially been involved in a cyber attack. So which information has been impacted, and how can you boost your online security?

The Guardian - AU

Customers’ personal data stolen as Optus suffers massive cyber-attack

Personal information of potentially millions of customers exposed, including names, dates of birth, addresses, and contact details

AAP

Optus customer data hit in cyber attack

Phone and internet provider Optus has been hit by a major cyber attack, prompting concerns customer data has been compromised.

ABC News

Optus says it has been hit by a cyber attack that has compromised customer information

Optus is hit by a cyber attack that compromises customer information. Customers' names, dates of birth, phone numbers and email addresses have been exposed.

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