Origin Energy Limited confirmed a data breach after unauthorized access to some customer data, while a hacker claims records for 2 million people were stolen. The company says it is investigating with external experts and has notified Australian law enforcement, cybersecurity, and privacy agencies. #OriginEnergy #Australia
Keypoints
- Origin Energy confirmed unauthorized access to some customer data.
- The company is still determining how many customers were affected.
- Exposed data may include names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and account details.
- An alleged hacker claimed 2 million records were stolen and threatened to leak them for ransom.
- Origin has contacted impacted customers and involved external experts and Australian authorities.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/data-breach-confirmed-after-australian-energy-giant-origin-is-hacked/