Australian energy provider Origin says data breach exposes client data

Australian energy provider Origin Energy confirmed a data breach involving unauthorized access to customer data, including personally identifiable information such as names, addresses, dates of birth, and partial financial details. The breach impacts an unknown number of customers, with threat actors claiming to possess data from 2 million individuals. Origin has launched an investigation, notified relevant authorities, and is contacting affected customers while working to prevent further unauthorized access.

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