Australian Energy Giant Origin Confirms Data Breach Impacting Millions
Origin Energy, a major Australian electricity and gas retailer, has confirmed a data breach affecting potentially millions of customers. The breach, which was announced on July 22, involves unauthorized access to customer data, including names, addresses, and partial financial information. The company is working with cybersecurity experts and has notified relevant authorities. An individual claiming responsibility for the breach has threatened to leak the data unless a ransom is paid. Origin Energy is currently assessing the full extent of the breach and is in the process of contacting affected customers. 
