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Personal and banking details among customer data stolen in Origin Energy hack
United Kingdom🏛️ PoliticsCenter15 hr. ago

Personal and banking details among customer data stolen in Origin Energy hack

Origin Energy, an Australian energy provider with 4.8 million customers, confirmed that personal and banking details of some customers were accessed in a hacking incident. The company has not yet disclosed how many customers were affected and is currently working with cybersecurity experts and authorities to secure its systems. A self-proclaimed hacker claimed to have accessed 2 million customers' details, though this claim remains unverified. The breach potentially includes names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and partial financial information, which could be used for identity theft or scams. Cybersecurity experts warn of risks associated with the exposed data, including targeted phishing and physical crimes. Multiple agencies, including the Australian Cyber Security Centre and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OIAC), are investigating the incident. OIAC noted a record number of data breaches in 2025, highlighting growing concerns over cybersecurity.

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Personal and banking details among customer data stolen in Origin Energy hack

Origin Energy, an Australian energy provider with 4.8 million customers, confirmed that personal and banking details of some customers were accessed in a hacking incident. The company has not yet disclosed how many customers were affected and is currently working with cybersecurity experts and authorities to secure its systems. A self-proclaimed hacker claimed to have accessed 2 million customers' details, though this claim remains unverified. The breach potentially includes names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and partial financial information, which could be used for identity theft or scams. Cybersecurity experts warn of risks associated with the exposed data, including targeted phishing and physical crimes. Multiple agencies, including the Australian Cyber Security Centre and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OIAC), are investigating the incident. OIAC noted a record number of data breaches in 2025, highlighting growing concerns over cybersecurity.

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