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Origin Energy confirms customer data breach in Australia

The Australian energy retailer stated that stolen customer data includes names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and partial bank account details.

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Australian energy company Origin Energy confirmed a customer data breach, according to a statement from the company.

4.8 million customer accounts

Origin Energy has 4.8 million customer accounts in Australia.

The stolen data includes names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and partial bank account details, the company reported.

Origin Energy provides electricity, natural gas, LPG, and internet services.

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Sources

  1. channelnewsasia.com — Australia's Origin Energy confirms customer data breach (opens in a new window)
  2. The Guardian — Personal and banking details among customer data stolen in Origin Energy hack (opens in a new window)
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