I started writing about this hack on 27 September 2022
Update 29 September 2022
Here is the take from the BBC:
Optus: How a massive data breach has exposed Australia – BBC News
Update 28 September 2022
This is becoming a very odd story – millions of bit of personal information stolen, revealed and then deleted! If you can believe a criminal!
Optus hacker apologizes and allegedly deletes all stolen data (bleepingcomputer.com)
Original post
The Australian telecoms company Optus has been in the mainstream news because it has been hacked and the personally identifiable information (PII) and data compromised is extensive. I have not been covering the story as it does not really impact my target audience, but I thought I would gather together a few of the best articles, especially those offering advice that could be used in other cyber security incidents.
Significant cyberattack hits Australian telco Optus • The Register
Here is an article by Natasha May, from The Guardian, that offers excellent advice:
Optus data security breach: what should I do to protect myself? | Optus | The Guardian
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
