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Optus Cyber Attack - Customers Beware - Prima Technologies

Optus Cyber Attack – Customers Beware

Nov 9, 2022

Cyber Attack – Customers Beware

Optus Cyber Attack – Customers Beware

Recently, Optus suffered a significant cyber breach with personally identifiable information of millions of customers stolen.

This information includes passport numbers, license details, DOB, phone numbers, home addresses, and email addresses which could be used for fraud and identity theft.

Although Optus has not confirmed or denied, it appears that a database of 1.1 million Optus customers’ names, email addresses, and mobile numbers have been offered for sale since September 17th.

If you are a current or former customer of Optus please be vigilant.
Watch out for scams. Make sure that you take all of the recommended security precautions.

Here is the media release from Optus.

Optus Cyber Attack – Customers Beware

Have you got your critical accounts protected with MFA (multi function authentication)?

Do not trust phone calls where the person claims to be from Optus or any other organisation if they are asking for information from you.

Here’s a great checklist from CyberCX:
Security advice for individuals following Optus data breach

Would you like to know more about how to protect yourself and your business?

Contact us to schedule a chat or give us a call 1300 795 105 or 0416 038 856.

Graeme Pascoe

I help businesses streamline their technology to support business success. Consolidating your technology offers several benefits to companies of all sizes. A managed service provider can help identify and implement the best ways to maximise technology in your business.

Whenever you’re ready here’s three ways I can help you further:

1. No obligation analysis of your network

We’ll check your IT structure and advise you on ways to improve efficiency and security.

2. Free email threat scan

Find hidden malicious emails lurking in your inbox (Office 365 or other cloudbased services). Phishing attacks via legitimate-looking emails are the greatest threat to businesses today. Since the COVID-19 pandemic attacks have multiplied to an alarming level. Want to know if you are targeted?

3. Microsoft 365 demonstration

We’ll show you what Office 365 is all about (it’s not just Word, Excel, and email) and show ways in which it may improve your business processes. You may find better ways of working