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The Gov Is Taking Action After The Optus Cyberattack, But Not Everyone’s A Fan Of The Plan

Approximately 9.8 million Aussie Optus customers had their personal data breached in a massive cyberattack last week. Thankfully it looks like the Federal Government is going to do something about our flimsy security systems, but some believe it’s a case of going in too hard too soon.Per the ABC, Home Affairs…

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 26, 2022

Optus data breach 'huge wake-up call': PM

Anthony Albanese says the Optus data breach is a "huge wake-up call" as his government prepares to announce new cybersecurity measures.

AAP · Sep 26, 2022

Clare O’Neil suggests Labor may legislate fines after Optus data breach – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2022

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.

AAP · Sep 24, 2022

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 · Sep 24, 2022

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 · Sep 23, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · Sep 23, 2022

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 · Sep 23, 2022

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 · Sep 23, 2022

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.

The Conversation · Sep 23, 2022