Origin Energy is investigating a reported potential security incident involving customer data, according to multiple Australian media outlets. One report says the company is looking into a possible breach and the extent of any impact on customers. Another outlet reports that an alleged hacker has claimed to have accessed personal details of about two million Australians, prompting Origin Energy to begin an urgent investigation. The reporting indicates that the matter centers on whether any customer information was accessed or obtained, and Origin Energy’s response includes investigating the claim and related systems. At this stage, the accounts describe the issue as an ongoing investigation rather than confirmed data theft, and they do not provide details on what specific data might be affected beyond references to personal details. The company’s actions focus on assessing the situation and determining the appropriate next steps for customers, while authorities or affected stakeholders may be informed as findings become available. No confirmation of the alleged figure or the full scope of compromised information is included in the available reports.
Origin Energy investigates alleged customer data security incident
Origin Energy is investigating a reported potential security incident involving customer data, according to multiple Australian media outlets. One report says the company is looking into a possible br...
- Origin Energy says it is investigating a reported potential security incident involving customer data.
- One report says an alleged hacker claims to have accessed personal details of about two million Australians.
- The reports describe the incident as under investigation rather than confirmed.
- The claimed access involves personal details of customers.
- Origin Energy’s response includes launching an urgent investigation into the allegation.
An alleged hacker has claimed access to personal details of about two million Australians, prompting an urgent investigation from a major ASX company.
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