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Origin Energy Hacked: Customer Data Compromised
23 Jul
Summary
- Origin Energy confirmed a hacker accessed customer names and addresses.
- Partial credit card and bank account numbers were also compromised.
- Company is contacting affected customers individually.
Origin Energy, a major Australian energy and gas provider, has announced a significant cybersecurity incident. The company confirmed that unauthorized access to sensitive customer data has occurred. This breach compromised personal details such as customer names and residential addresses.
Additionally, partial credit card and bank account numbers were accessed by the perpetrator. Origin Energy is currently assessing the total number of customers impacted by this security lapse. The company stated it is in the process of notifying customers directly once their information is confirmed to have been compromised.
In response to the incident, Origin Energy is actively engaging with national authorities. This includes collaboration with the Australian Cyber Security Centre, the Australian Federal Police, and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. Chief Executive Frank Calabria apologized for the breach and its potential impact on customers.
