Origin Energy has confirmed a data breach that exposed customers’ personal information, including names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and partial financial details. The company is investigating the impact, notifying affected customers, and working with Australian authorities after a threat actor called “John Doe” claimed responsibility and threatened to leak the data. #OriginEnergy #JohnDoe #AFP #AustralianCyberSecurityCentre #OAIC
Keypoints
- Origin Energy confirmed a breach involving unauthorized access to customer data.
- Exposed data may include full names, addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers.
- Partial financial details, including card and bank digits, were also potentially exposed.
- The company is notifying impacted customers and providing support through a dedicated portal.
- A threat actor named “John Doe” claimed the theft and threatened to leak the data.