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Medibank the latest victim of cyberattack
Medibank has become the latest company to fall prey to a cyberattack, but the health insurer says so far there's no indication customer data has been compromised.
Law firm files class action-style complaint against Optus over data breach
Optus has been hit with a class action-style complaint over a massive data breach that exposed the personal information of up to 1o million current and former customers.
Optus to get power to share customer data with banks under regulatory reform
Rules governing telecommunications companies will be amended in the wake of the Optus data breach that exposed the personal information of nearly 10 million customers.
Government flags tougher privacy laws in wake of Optus breach
The federal government has flagged reforms to Australia’s privacy laws in the wake of a cyberattack that left the data of up to 10 million current and former Optus customers exposed, including heftier penalties for companies that fail to safeguard users’ personal data.
Optus woes continue with second law firm investigation over data breach
As the FBI joins the hunt for the hackers behind last week's massive data breach at Optus, a second law firm has launched an investigation into possible claims against the telecommunications giant.
Optus faces class action investigation over data breach
Telecommunications giant Optus may face a class action over a cyberattack that left the data of up to 10 million current and former customers exposed.
Criminal investigation launched into Optus cyberattack
A data breach compromising the records of up to 9.8 million Optus customers has been referred to the Australian Federal Police for what the agency said would be a "complex, criminal investigation".
Telstra to shut down sites amid ACCC concerns about Optus 5G rollout
Telstra has agreed to deregister 162 radiocommunications sites after the ACCC expressed concerns the acquisition could stymie competition by hampering the rollout of Optus' 5G network.
Optus warns of ‘irreversible consequences’ of Telstra, TPG network deal
Optus has railed against the proposed network sharing agreement between Telstra and TPG, warning that it spells the return of a communications monopoly in regional Australia.
‘High prices, worse service’: Optus CEO lashes proposed TPG-Telstra deal
The CEO of Optus has come out swinging against a proposed 10-year agreement between TPG and Telstra to share mobile network infrastructure and spectrum in parts of regional Australia, warning it would harm consumers.