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Medibank and Optus hacks spark warning over identity theft risks from former victims

The first thing Sarah* knew about her identity being hacked was when a man turned up on her parents' doorstep asking for the sexual services he'd paid for online. And then things got even crazier.

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Data breach fine proposals in wake of Optus, Medibank hacks not enough, say privacy advocates

A proposal to steeply increase penalties for serious or repeated privacy breaches is welcome but won't do enough to deter incidents like those at Optus and Medibank, privacy critics warn.

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Medibank cyber attack shows change needed on data storage, experts say

The massive cyber attacks on Medibank and Optus that have shocked Australia show the government must change how it deals with data.

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Australia’s No 1 health insurer says all customers’ data hacked

Medibank says a cybercriminal hacked the personal information of its 4 million customers.

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I am a Medibank customer. Am I affected by the cyber-attack? What can I do to protect myself?

Experts suggest using multifactor authentication and telling your bank to put extra security checks in place

The Guardian - AU

Australian health insurer says data of all customers hacked

Australia’s largest health insurer says a cybercriminal has hacked the personal data of all its 4 million customers, as the government introduced legislation that would increase penalties for companies that fail to protect clients’ private information

The Independent UK

Medibank’s admission: All of its millions of customers hit in breach

Medibank says confidential information from every one of its millions of customers has been accessed in its data leak.

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New laws to crack down on data hacking

Companies that have data breaches like Optus or Medibank could soon face bigger penalties under new laws introduced to parliament.

AAP

Customers in limbo as Medibank data breach shapes up as far worse than the Optus hack

Cyber security experts say the data hack on Medibank is shaping up as far worse than the one against Optus. The healthcare provider has now revealed the breach on its customers data could impact at least 4 million people.

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Australia flags new corporate penalties for privacy breaches

Australia has proposed tougher penalties for companies that fail to protect customers’ personal data after two major cybersecurity breaches left millions vulnerable to criminals

The Independent UK

Australian companies to face fines of $50m for data breaches

In wake of Optus and Medibank leaks, serious or repeated breaches of customer information will attract heavy penalties under new legislation

The Guardian - AU

Optus and Medibank hacks prompt government to increase fines for massive data breaches to a minimum of $50 million

The financial penalty imposed on companies that suffer serious or repeated privacy breaches will be increased to at least $50 million.

ABC News

Medibank hack: what do we know about the data breach, and who is at risk?

It is thought someone gained access to the insurer’s systems using fake or compromised credentials to steal customer data, including medical information

The Guardian - AU

Medibank, Optus, Woolworths data hacks show how a 'decade of anti-security policy' is putting Australia at risk, experts say

Millions of Australians have had a bad run with their personal data lately. With all this going on, you might be left wondering what exactly the hackers are doing with your data and how it could affect you?

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Hacker holds Australian health insurer's data for ransom

A cybercriminal is holding for ransom an Australian health insurer’s customer data including diagnoses and treatments, in the nation’s second major privacy breach in a month

The Guardian - AU

Census website struck by a billion attempted cyber-attacks, Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals

Revelation that ABS fended off attacks in 2021 comes as Australia reels from ransomware attacks on Medibank and Optus

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What we know about the Medibank cyber attack and what to do if you're a customer

Medibank, which has more than 3.7 million customers, says a hacker claims to have stolen 200GB of data and given 100 policies as proof. Here's what we know.

The Guardian - AU

PM calls for explanation on Thorpe’s undisclosed relationship – as it happened

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Clare O’Neil warns of new world of ‘relentless’ cyber-attacks after Medibank hack

Group claiming they carried out attack say they wish to negotiate over the insurer’s customer data

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After the Optus data breach, Australia needs mandatory disclosure laws

The Optus data breach, which has affected close to 10 million Australians, has sparked calls for changes to Australia’s privacy laws, placing limits on what and for how long organisations can hold our personal data.

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Queensland Optus hack victims lodge driver licence renewal applications

Queensland Transport branches have experienced their busiest day on record after the latest round of communications from Optus about its massive data breach.

AAP

Singapore PM offers help with Optus breach

The Singaporean prime minister has offered to provide assistance to Australian authorities if needed when responding to the Optus data hack.

ABC News

What are some of the common scams going around the moment? How can I protect myself?

Scams and identity theft were big problems in Australia long before the Optus data breach put many of us on alert. Here are some of the common scams going around right now.

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Most Australian executives wary of announcing cyber attacks and online strategies amid increased demand for transparency

Australian executives remain wary about publicly disclosing cyber attacks and cyber strategies, despite growing demands for transparency in the wake of the hacking of Optus.

The Guardian - AU

Optus tells customers affected by data breach they can no longer use passports as online ID

Exposed passport numbers blocked from being used in national Document Verification System

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