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Optus customers exasperated by chatbots and ‘rubbish’ communication after data breach
Some customers look to switch providers after puzzling responses and ‘less than helpful’ service
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Optus customers say they are growing increasingly angry and frustrated at the poor communication from their mobile provider over the massive customer data breach that left millions vulnerable to identity fraud.
In the four days since Optus first reported that up to 10 million customers had personal information taken in a data breach, customers have been left scratching their heads over how Optus has communicated with them.
Continue reading...Government flags new cybersecurity laws and increase in fines after Optus breach
Clare O’Neil says penalties for telcos are ‘totally inappropriate’ and data breach was ‘significant error’
- Optus data security breach: what should I do to protect myself?
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The Albanese government will pursue “very substantial” reforms in the wake of the massive Optus data breach, including increasing penalties under the Privacy Act that are currently capped at $2.2m.
As the government flags it will push ahead with legislative changes, hundreds of public servants from the Australian Signals Directorate, the Australian Cyber Security Centre and the Australian federal police were deployed to help manage the fallout from the data breach, with the government also working with banks to prevent further fraud.
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Continue reading...What happens with a hacked Instagram account – and how to recover it
Had your Instagram account stolen? Don’t panic – here’s how to get your account back and how to avoid getting hacked (again)
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Optus data security breach: what should I do to protect myself?
Experts say while ‘there’s no need to panic’, there are steps you can take to ensure you’re not exposed to scams or identity theft
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After Optus revealed its massive data security breach on Thursday, customers started receiving emails informing them that their personal information had been accessed.
The telco said that while no financial information or passwords were accessed, the breach has seen customers’ names, dates of birth, email addresses, phone numbers, addresses associated with their account, and details of ID documents such as drivers licence numbers or passport numbers compromised.
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Continue reading...Optus faces potential class action and pledges free credit monitoring to data-breach customers
Home affairs minister Clare O’Neil says company to blame and flags new laws with large fines for such breaches
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Optus has agreed to provide free credit monitoring to the millions of customers caught up in its massive data breach, as the home affairs minister flags changes to law to potentially fine companies millions for similar breaches.
The company on Monday said it had informed all customers via email or SMS who had their passport or driver’s licence numbers compromised in the breach last week.
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Continue reading...What to consider before disposing of personal data – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
A major financial services company has learned the hard way about the importance of proper disposal of customers' personal data
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Accused Russian RSOCKS Botmaster Arrested, Requests Extradition to U.S.
A 36-year-old Russian man recently identified by KrebsOnSecurity as the likely proprietor of the massive RSOCKS botnet has been arrested in Bulgaria at the request of U.S. authorities. At a court hearing in Bulgaria this month, the accused hacker requested and was granted extradition to the United States, reportedly telling the judge, "America is looking for me because I have enormous information and they need it."5 tips to help children navigate the internet safely
The online world provides children with previously unimagined opportunities to learn and socialize, but it also opens them up to a range of hazards. How can you steer kids toward safe internet habits?
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Optus cyber-attack could involve customers dating back to 2017
CEO says company has not yet confirmed how many people were affected by hack, but 9.8 million was ‘worst case scenario’
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Optus customers dating as far back as 2017 could be caught up in the massive hack of the telecommunications company’s database, CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has revealed.
Bayer Rosmarin told reporters on Friday that the company is still not sure exactly how many customers had their personal information compromised in the attack, but that 9.8 million was the “worst case scenario”.
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Continue reading...Hey WeLiveSecurity, how does biometric authentication work?
Your eyes may be the window to your soul, but they can also be your airplane boarding pass or the key unlocking your phone. What’s the good and the bad of using biometric traits for authentication?
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Optus data breach: who is affected, what has been taken and what should you do?
After a malicious cyber-attack, customers of Australia’s second-largest telco are advised they could be at risk of identity theft
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Australia’s second-largest telco, Optus, has suffered a massive data breach, with the personal information of potentially millions of customers compromised by a malicious cyber-attack.
It is believed the attackers were working for a criminal or state-sponsored organisation.
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Continue reading...SIM Swapper Abducted, Beaten, Held for $200k Ransom
A Florida teenager who served as a lackey for a cybercriminal group that specializes in cryptocurrency thefts was beaten and kidnapped last week by a rival cybercrime gang. The teen's captives held guns to his head while forcing him to record a video message pleading with his crew to fork over a $200,000 ransom in exchange for his life. The youth is now reportedly cooperating with U.S. federal investigators, who are responding to an alarming number of reports of physical violence tied to certain online crime communities.Paving the Way: Inspiring Women in Payments - A Q&A featuring Sabeena Job
Sabeena Job once had a manager who motivated her to elevate her skillset and become a PCI Qualified Security Assessor. It was a move that was out of her comfort zone, but ultimately it inspired her to become the best version of herself. As a result, today she manages a team of security consultants and cybersecurity compliance programs for more than 30 organizations around the world. In this edition of our blog, Sabeena explains that growth only comes when you are outside of your comfort zone and why you have to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
Can your iPhone be hacked? What to know about iOS security
Here are some of the most common ways that an iPhone can be compromised with malware, how to tell it’s happened to you, and how to remove a hacker from your device
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Botched Crypto Mugging Lands Three U.K. Men in Jail
Three men in the United Kingdom were arrested this month after police responding to an attempted break-in at a residence stopped their car as they fled the scene. The authorities found weapons and a police uniform in the trunk, and say the trio intended to assault a local man and force him to hand over virtual currencies.Rising to the challenges of secure coding – Week in security with Tony Anscombe
The news seems awash this week with reports of both Microsoft and Apple scrambling to patch security flaws in their products
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Dispatch from the NACM: Day 3
Today was the final day of the 2022 North America Community Meeting. Lindsay Goodspeed, Senior Manager of Corporate Communications, sits down to provide a recap of the day. Highlights from the conversation include:
Bridge the Gap with Knowledge Training
This week, the Council hosted the North America Community Meeting in Toronto, Canada. During the meeting, it was announced that the Council will be launching a new program called Knowledge Training. We sit down with Tracey Long, VP of Programs, to discuss this announcement.
Third‑party cookies: How they work and how to stop them from tracking you across the web
Cross-site tracking cookies have a bleak future but can still cause privacy woes to unwary users
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SparklingGoblin deploys new Linux backdoor – Week in security, special edition
ESET Research first spotted this variant of the SideWalk backdoor in the network of a Hong Kong university in February 2021
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