Australian regulator sues telecom giant Optus over massive 2022 data breach

News12 Aug 2025

The Australian Information Commissioner has launched legal action against Optus, alleging the telecommunications giant failed to adequately protect the personal data of millions of customers in one of the nation’s most severe cyberattacks.

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