On 22nd September 2022, Optus notified customers that they could be at a risk of identity
theft. Australia’s second-largest telco, Optus, as suffered a major data breach with the personal information of potentially
millions of customers compromised by a malicious cyber-attack.
What type of data may have been compromised?
- Customers Name
- Date of Birth
- Phone numbers
- Email addresses
For a subset of customers, it could also be home addresses and ID documents such as driver’s license or passport numbers.
To read more about this cyberattack please visit: https://www.optus.com.au/about/media-centre/media-releases/2022/09/optus-notifies-customers-of-cyberattack
Top Cat Computers suggests all Optus Customers:
- Monitor bank accounts regularly
- Do not click on any links or attachments from email/SMS
- Do not attend any calls claiming to be from Optus
- Practice Zero Trust Policy
- Talk to us if you are unsure about anything
Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) recommends:
- Update your devices regularly
- Protect your accounts with 2FA (Multi-factor authentication)
- Backup data to cloud or external hard drive regularly
We at Top Cat Computers are happy to assist in any way needed. Call or chat to us anytime.