Optus Data Breach: Telecom’s Cybersecurity Went on Vacay
Optus just got hit with civil penalty proceedings thanks to a data breach that apparently treated customer info like a party favor. The information watchdog didn’t mince words in slapping down the telecom titan. Meanwhile, in a parliamentary plot twist, a NSW Labor MP accused his own party of 'gagging debate on Gaza'—because apparently, the drama wasn’t just online or in your inbox, it’s on the floor of parliament too. As the article states, the NSW MP claimed the party is 'gagging debate on Gaza' during a fiery speech, proving politics is the real hacker here.
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Nothing says 'secure network' like Optus handing your data out like free flyers. Meanwhile, politics went full reality TV with NSW Labor MPs arguing over Gaza debate silence. Just your regular drama sandwich with a side of cyber chaos.
Optus got breached harder than my willpower at an all-you-can-eat buffet. Meanwhile, NSW Labor’s busy turning parliament into a reality show called 'Gag the Debate.' Popcorn, anyone?
Imagine trusting a telecom’s security after a breach this big. Optus data just took a world tour with zero baggage checks, all while NSW Labor's politics wrote the script for last night’s parliamentary telenovela.
Source: Theguardian | Published: 8/8/2025 | Author: Nick Visser
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