The Latest Breaking News from Optus

Data stolen in the Optus hack? Here’s what to do

If you’re an Optus customer worried about the recent hack, here’s how to protect yourself as the fallout continues.

The New Daily · Sep 28, 2022

Anthony Albanese says ‘Optus should pay’ for new passports for data breach victims

Push comes day after states suggest telco will pick up multi-million dollar tab for replacing driver’s licences of affected customers

The Guardian - AU · Sep 28, 2022

The Loop: Government unveils long-awaited anti-corruption legislation, how to replace your documents after the Optus breach, and Hugh Jackman returns as Wolverine

Get up to speed on today's headlines with The Loop.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022

Optus data leak victims face long queues to change drivers licence numbers at Service SA locations

Queues are growing at South Australia licensing locations as victims of the Optus data breach scramble to protect their personal information.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022

Hundreds of Canberrans will need new driver licences after Optus data breach

A recent change to identity check requirements for ACT licence holders will help protect most Canberrans caught in the Optus data breach from the risk of fraud, the ACT government says.

The Canberra Times · Sep 28, 2022

West Australians impacted by Optus data breach to be issued with new drivers licences

West Australians affected by last week's cyber attack on Optus will now be able to have their drivers licence re-issued with a new number, free of charge.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022

Anxious Optus customers inundate not-for-profit service, desperate for advice

A little-known charity specialising in helping people with identity theft now finds itself on the frontline.

The Canberra Times · Sep 28, 2022

‘Compensation from Optus’: Telco under pressure to pay for hack cleanup

Optus is under pressure to foot the bill for replacing personal information exposed to criminals in a huge hack last week.

The New Daily · Sep 28, 2022

The 'Optus hacker' claims they've deleted the data. Here's what experts want you to know

Shortly after Australian telecommunications company Optus announced the identity data of millions of customers had been stolen, a person claiming to be the hacker announced they would delete the data for US$1 million.

The Conversation · Sep 28, 2022

State Govts Are Making Optus Fork Out For Millions Of New Driver’s Licences After Data Breach

Millions of Optus customers will be able to order new driver's licences for free and Optus is expected to foot the multi-million-dollar bill.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 27, 2022