Federal government wants Optus to pay for new passports, arguing there is 'no justification' for taxpayers to foot the bill
2 years, 6 months ago

Federal government wants Optus to pay for new passports, arguing there is 'no justification' for taxpayers to foot the bill

ABC  

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong has asked Optus to cover passport application fees for anyone caught up in last week's massive data breach, which affected millions of Australians. Key points: Passport numbers are among the details leaked in what the federal government has described as a "basic hack", but Optus says was a "sophisticated" operation Optus has agreed to cover the cost of new drivers licenses for those who require them in some states and territories. The Foreign Minister has formally asked Optus to cover the cost of new passports Passport numbers are among the personal details accessed in what the federal government has described as a "basic hack". Now the foreign minister has formally asked for the telco to cover the cost of new passports, in a letter to Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin.

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Hacker demands $10m to stop leaking Australians’ medical records
2 years, 4 months ago

Hacker demands $10m to stop leaking Australians’ medical records

Al Jazeera  

Cyber-extortionist posts medical information purporting to show details of abortions and treatments for addiction, HIV. In a message posted on the dark web early on Thursday morning, the hacker said it was demanding $1 from Medibank, Australia’s largest private health insurer, for each of the 9.7 million customers affected in an enormous data breach last month. The cybercriminal or criminal …

More than 6 million Australian adults had personal data stolen in past year, survey shows
2 years, 4 months ago

More than 6 million Australian adults had personal data stolen in past year, survey shows

ABC  

At least one-in-three adult Australians have had personal data such as driver's licence numbers and home addresses stolen in the past year, according to a survey by the Australian National University. Key points: Survey confirmed cybercrime is far more common than crimes like burglary or assault People's trust in key institutions with regards to data privacy has fallen — even …

Optus promises to pay cost of replacing foreign passports compromised in data breach
2 years, 4 months ago

Optus promises to pay cost of replacing foreign passports compromised in data breach

ABC  

Optus has pledged to reimburse data breach victims who replace their foreign passports. Key points: Optus has not confirmed how many foreign passport numbers were compromised in the recent data breach The company had previously only agreed to cover the cost of replacement passports for Australians Foreign passport holders said they had felt abandoned by Optus after the data breach …

Medibank, Optus, Woolworths data hacks show how a 'decade of anti-security policy' is putting Australia at risk, experts say
2 years, 5 months ago

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

ABC  

Millions of Australians have had a bad run with their personal data lately. Whether it's telecommunications companies like Optus, private health insurers like Medibank, massive online retailers like MyDeal, or smaller online wine sellers like Vinomofo — hackers are getting hold of our data regularly. But internet security expert Troy Hunt, who runs the website haveibeenpwned.com said the data was …

Optus and Medibank hacks prompt government to increase fines for massive data breaches to a minimum of $50 million
2 years, 5 months ago

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

ABC  

The financial penalty imposed on companies engaged in serious or repeated privacy breaches will be increased to at least $50 million. Key points: The federal government believes the current $2.2 million fine is insufficient after recent cyber-attacks Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus will fast-track amendments to the Privacy Act next week The proposed legislation will see the fine for "serious or repeated …

Optus customers affected by data breach do not need new passports, chief executive says
2 years, 5 months ago

Optus customers affected by data breach do not need new passports, chief executive says

ABC  

Telecommunications provider Optus says customers affected by the data breach at the telco do not need to apply for a new passport. Key points: Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin defends the company's response to the data breach in her latest update She also says an external independent review has been commissioned A teenager has been arrested for allegedly using the …

Optus data breach: International students, visa holders feel 'abandoned' by company
2 years, 5 months ago

Optus data breach: International students, visa holders feel 'abandoned' by company

ABC  

Optus customers who signed up using international identification say they feel abandoned by the company, and are unsure whether they need to replace documents or who will cover the cost. Key points: A United States citizen living in Melbourne says he feels "completely ignored" by Optus over the data breach The company has declined to say how many of its …

Australian police make first arrest in Optus hack probe
2 years, 5 months ago

Australian police make first arrest in Optus hack probe

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — A police investigation of a cyberattack on an Australian telecommunications company in which the personal data of more than one third of Australia’s population was stolen has resulted in its first arrest, investigators said Thursday. Police launched Operation Hurricane in cooperation with the U.S. Federal Bureau Investigation after Optus, Australia’s second-largest wireless carrier, lost the personal records …

Australia unveils privacy rule changes after Optus data breach
2 years, 5 months ago

Australia unveils privacy rule changes after Optus data breach

The Hindu  

Australia on Thursday proposed an overhaul of consumer privacy rules that will help facilitate targeted data sharing between telecommunication firms and banks, following a massive data breach at Optus - the country's second largest mobile operator. Last month's cyber attack on Optus, owned by Singapore Telecommunications Ltd., was one of Australia's biggest data breaches, and compromised the data of up …

Government strengthens powers for telcos to share affected data following Optus hack
2 years, 5 months ago

Government strengthens powers for telcos to share affected data following Optus hack

ABC  

The federal government has released planned changes to telecommunications laws following the Optus data breach, which affected nearly 10 million customers and former customers. Key points: The government will change regulations to allow Optus to temporarily share sensitive data Optus will be able to share affected passport, driver licence and Medicare data with banks and other agencies Those changes will …

What you should do to protect yourself after Optus data breach
2 years, 5 months ago

What you should do to protect yourself after Optus data breach

ABC  

Optus has now confirmed that more than two million people have had their data leaked in the recent breach, so if you've been impacted and don't know where to go from here, there's a high chance you're not alone. Checklist: Change your drivers licence number if it's been exposed if it's been exposed Replace your Medicare card if the data …

but then her details were leaked in the Optus data breach and everything changed
2 years, 5 months ago

but then her details were leaked in the Optus data breach and everything changed

ABC  

For New South Wales resident Anna*, having her personal details compromised in the Optus data breach has had serious implications as a prospective first-home buyer. "After much back and forth, I asked what details were taken and Optus once again told me to wait for an email explaining everything," Anna said, having contacted Optus via the MyOptus app. Optus could …

Cyberattack on Australian telco Optus affects 1.2 million customers
2 years, 5 months ago

Cyberattack on Australian telco Optus affects 1.2 million customers

The Hindu  

Australian telecoms giant Optus on Monday said personal information and at least one valid form of identification of about 1.2 million customers was compromised in one of the biggest cyber breaches the country has faced. The breach last month by an anonymous online account, which affected 10 million customers, equivalent to around 40% of Australia's population, attracted harsh criticism from …

Optus reveals more than 2 million customers had personal ID numbers compromised in cyber attack
2 years, 5 months ago

Optus reveals more than 2 million customers had personal ID numbers compromised in cyber attack

ABC  

Optus chief executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has revealed more than 2 million customers had their personal identification documents compromised by hackers, with the updated figures provided in a video posted online. Key points: Optus posted a video online revealing the cyber attack exposed personal ID numbers of more than 2 million people The company's CEO said an external review was …

Past Optus customers have had their data exposed — why did the company still have it?
2 years, 5 months ago

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

ABC  

When Paul Weiss first heard about the Optus data breach, he wasn't sure if his data was at risk. Key points: Optus said past customers had information exposed because the company must store data for six years Telcos are required to hold onto customer data for at least two years after an account is closed Calls are growing for government …

Optus’s week of hell: How nine days of confusion left 9.4 million Australians waiting for answers
2 years, 5 months ago

Optus’s week of hell: How nine days of confusion left 9.4 million Australians waiting for answers

ABC  

An anonymous hacker, ransom threats on the dark web, 9.4 million Australians compromised, a government that disagrees with your approach and a business scrambling to make amends. "It's absolutely outrageous that they haven't been able to get the message out to customers quickly to enable them to protect themselves," Ms Bower says. "Customers still don't know which of their documents, …

AFP moves to protect thousands of Optus customers whose data was released online
2 years, 6 months ago

AFP moves to protect thousands of Optus customers whose data was released online

ABC  

The Australian Federal Police has launched an operation to protect more than 10,000 Optus data breach victims whose details were leaked online, as cyber investigators try to identify those responsible. Key points: Police will seek to identify those who had their data leaked online The financial services industry is increasing its monitoring for suspicious banking activity And the federal government …

Optus data breach raises questions about how best to protect people's personal data
2 years, 6 months ago

Optus data breach raises questions about how best to protect people's personal data

ABC  

In 2019, Georgia realised $7,000 was missing from her bank account. 'No real requirement' for companies to delete data The Optus data breach included the names, dates of birth, email and postal addresses, phone numbers, Medicare card numbers, passport numbers and drivers licence numbers of many of their current and former customers. "There's a lot of data in there and …

Impacted by the Optus data breach? Here's how to replace your passport, drivers licence and Medicare card
2 years, 6 months ago

Impacted by the Optus data breach? Here's how to replace your passport, drivers licence and Medicare card

ABC  

Did you get a message from Optus about your identification documents being exposed in the cyber attack? Tap the links below to jump straight to your state or territory: ACT Those deemed most at risk of identity theft or fraud due to the Optus data breach will be able to get a new drivers licence card, the ACT government says. …

What does the Optus data breach reveal about corporate governance problems around cyber security?
2 years, 6 months ago

What does the Optus data breach reveal about corporate governance problems around cyber security?

ABC  

The Optus data breach has left the personal information of millions of customers exposed – and new information is still coming to light about exactly what information is out there. As Optus customers vigilantly avoid clicking links and figure out whether they need to replace their drivers licences, the data breach also revealed corporate governance issues around cyber security. "Cyber …

Australia demands Optus pay for new customer ID documents
2 years, 6 months ago

Australia demands Optus pay for new customer ID documents

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australia’s federal and state governments …

Caught up in the Optus data breach? Here's how to replace your passport, drivers licence and Medicare card
2 years, 6 months ago

Caught up in the Optus data breach? Here's how to replace your passport, drivers licence and Medicare card

ABC  

Former and current Optus customers whose personal identification details were exposed in last week's cyber attack are being told to replace those documents to prevent identity theft and fraud. Tap the links below to jump straight to your state or territory: ACT Those deemed most at risk of identity theft or fraud due to the Optus data breach will be …

Optus data breach could allow fraudsters to commit range of damaging crimes, expert says
2 years, 6 months ago

Optus data breach could allow fraudsters to commit range of damaging crimes, expert says

ABC  

John Theodosis is one of the thousands of Australians whose personal data might now be in the hands of criminals. Key points: Nearly 10 million current and former Optus customers have been affected by the data breach An expert says the data could be used by criminals to take out fraudulent loans or impersonate victims Australian intelligence agencies are investigating …

What's happening with the Optus data breach? What we know about the alleged hacker's ransom, data release and apology
2 years, 6 months ago

What's happening with the Optus data breach? What we know about the alleged hacker's ransom, data release and apology

ABC  

The fallout from last week's cyber attack on telecommunications giant Optus, which exposed the details of current and former customers, is continuing. "It's got names, date of births, email addresses, postal addresses, phone numbers, Medicare card numbers, passport numbers, drivers licence numbers — its got everything," he said. Here's an update from Optus from Monday morning: "Optus has now sent …

Online account claiming to be behind data leak apologises, drops ransom threat
2 years, 6 months ago

Online account claiming to be behind data leak apologises, drops ransom threat

ABC  

An online account that claims to be behind the Optus data breach says it has deleted its only copy of customers' information and it no longer cares about a ransom. Key points: Some critics believe the account is legitimate, but this has not been confirmed by Optus or the Australian Federal Police The company says it has contacted every customer …

What does the Optus data breach mean for you and how can you protect yourself? A step-by-step guide
2 years, 6 months ago

What does the Optus data breach mean for you and how can you protect yourself? A step-by-step guide

ABC  

Optus, Australia's second largest telecommunications company, announced on September 22 that identifying details of up to 9.8 million customers were stolen from their customer database. Cybercriminals use these data to commit identity theft and fraudulent credit applications, or use the personal information to gain your trust in phishing attacks. Step 2: Lock your SIM card and credit card if possible …

Optus data breach customers navigate varied rules on changing drivers licence number
2 years, 6 months ago

Optus data breach customers navigate varied rules on changing drivers licence number

ABC  

When Bernard Sheppard heard there had been a data breach at Optus, the former customer strongly suspected he would be affected. "Unless there's actually direct evidence of there being fraud … using the drivers licence number, the current position with most of them is that they won't replace it," he said. New South Wales Customer Service Minister Victor Dominello said …

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says Optus ‘left the window open’ for cyber criminals to conduct simple hack
2 years, 6 months ago

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says Optus ‘left the window open’ for cyber criminals to conduct simple hack

ABC  

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says a massive breach of Optus customer data should not have happened, saying it was a "basic" attempt by cyber criminals. Key points: The government says Optus is responsible for basic failures that enabled hackers Optus has agreed to offer free fraud monitoring services for the most affected Clare O'Neil says the sector needs to …

Australia plans privacy overhaul after huge telecom data leak
2 years, 6 months ago

Australia plans privacy overhaul after huge telecom data leak

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says reforms would allow banks to ‘protect their customers’. Australia will overhaul its privacy rules to allow banks to be informed of data breaches in the corporate world, following a huge leak of personal information from the country’s second-biggest telecom. Speaking on local radio on Monday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the hacking of No 2 …

Federal government to unveil new security measures following massive Optus data breach
2 years, 6 months ago

Federal government to unveil new security measures following massive Optus data breach

ABC  

The Home Affairs Minister is soon expected to announce several new security measures following the massive Optus data breach that saw hackers steal the personal details of up to 9.8 million Australians. Key points: Under the changes, banks and other institutions would be informed faster of a similar data breach Privacy protections currently prevent banks being immediately told about a …

Optus data breach: What to do if you think you're at risk of identity theft
2 years, 6 months ago

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

ABC  

Optus customers dating back to 2017 are advised they could be at risk of identity theft after the malicious data breach. The telco company says this means: Look out for any suspicious or unexpected activity across your online accounts and report any fraudulent activity immediately to your provider or across your online accounts and to your provider Look out for …

Optus hack renews calls for better protection of customers and their personal data
2 years, 6 months ago

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

ABC  

Following a data breach, Australians are typically told to change passwords and watch for unusual bank transactions — and after the Optus "cyber-attack" was announced on Thursday, the advice was no different. Key points: Optus calls for "heightened vigilance" after a cyber attack that could affect customers as far back as 2017 The company went public with the breach on …

Optus warns cyberattack may have exposed Australian client details
2 years, 6 months ago

Optus warns cyberattack may have exposed Australian client details

The Hindu  

Optus, the Australian unit of telecoms firm Singapore Telecommunications, said it was investigating the unauthorised access of customer details including home addresses, driver's licence and passport numbers, after a cyberattack. Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin said the company had notified Australian Federal Police after noticing "unusual activity". Bayer Rosmarin told ABC television the company will contact high-risk customers "quite soon", …

Australia’s Optus says personal data possibly compromised in hack
2 years, 6 months ago

Australia’s Optus says personal data possibly compromised in hack

Al Jazeera  

Telecom says it is probing possible unauthorised access of information including names, addresses and passport numbers. Optus, Australia’s second-largest telecom, has disclosed that customers’ personal data may have been compromised in a cyberattack against the company. Optus said on Thursday that it was investigating the possible unauthorised access of customer information, including names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, email …

Optus customers claim major online privacy breach when logging into accounts
6 years, 1 month ago

Optus customers claim major online privacy breach when logging into accounts

ABC  

Optus customers have flooded social media to complain about suspicious account activity, claiming they have been victim to "major privacy" breaches when logging into their accounts. Key points: People complained of seeing other customers' contact information Optus says it's aware of the issue and has been responding to customers on Twitter It follows reports of a phishing email claiming to …

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