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‘Guinea pigs’: How Optus exposed millions of customer records

Investigations into the Optus breach are now centring on the question of whether the telco made a basic error by using real customers' data.

Optus unveils hack review amid public fury

Optus unveils hack review amid public fury

Optus has unveiled an external review of its hack as the public and ministers vent their fury at the telco.

Past Optus customers have had their data exposed — why did the company still have it?

Past Optus customers have had their data exposed — why did the company still have it?

Past Optus customers caught up in the data breach are questioning why the company was still holding on to their information.

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The biggest hack in history: Australians scramble to change passports and driver licences after Optus telco data debacle

Government says telecommunications giant ‘left the window open’ for unsophisticated attack that could lead to European-style privacy laws

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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

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Federal government under pressure to reveal Optus data breach plan as FBI called in to help

Sources say Labor is considering options including a parliamentary review or inquiry into massive cyber-attack

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Optus under further fire for cyber breach, purported hacker claims data deleted

Australian telecoms giant Optus came under more fire from the government on Tuesday for a massive cyber breach, while an anonymous online account believed to be that of the hackers said it was deleting stolen data and withdrawing a $1 million ransom demand.

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Purported Optus hacker releases 10,000 records including email addresses from defence and prime minister’s office

Optus CEO says federal police are ‘all over’ post with ultimatum demanding $1m within four days after massive data breach

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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?

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