Personal and banking details among customer data stolen in Origin Energy hack
Summary
Origin Energy confirmed that hackers accessed customer information, including addresses, phone numbers, and partial bank details, but did not get full credit card or bank account data. The company is working with cyber experts and authorities to secure its systems and notify affected customers once identified.Key Facts
- Origin Energy provides electricity, gas, LPG, and internet services and has 4.8 million customer accounts in Australia.
- Hackers accessed personal details such as names, addresses, birthdays, phone numbers, and partial payment information (last digits of cards or bank accounts).
- The partial credit card and bank information cannot be used for transactions or accessing accounts.
- A person claiming to be the hacker said up to 2 million customers’ details were accessed, but this is not verified.
- Origin is working with the Australian Cyber Security Centre, Federal Police, and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner for the investigation.
- Experts warn stolen information could be used for scams, identity theft, or physical crimes like burglary.
- Origin’s CEO apologized and said the company is securing its systems to prevent further breaches.
- The federal privacy commissioner is involved in oversight, following similar investigations into past data breaches like the Qantas hack.
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