Origin Energy hit by network compromise
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The Origin Energy incident involving unauthorized access to customer data has advanced into a confirmed breach response, creating identity and account risk for affected customers. The Australian energy retailer is still determining how many customers were impacted and is contacting them directly. The exposed records may include names, addresses, birth dates, phone numbers, and partial account details.
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Origin Energy customer data exposed after Origin Energy breach
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First: 23.07.2026 23:14
Last: 23.07.2026 23:14
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Origin Energy has confirmed a data breach by an unknown threat actor that exposed customers' personally identifiable information (PII).
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The Origin Energy data breach exposed customers' PII and put an estimated 4.8 million customers at risk of identity theft and account abuse. Exposed data includes fu...
Origin Energy customer data exposed after Origin Energy breach
Data LeakHow related: Origin Energy has confirmed a data breach by an unknown threat actor that exposed customers' personally identifiable information (PII).
About this happening: The Origin Energy data breach exposed customers' PII and put an estimated 4.8 million customers at risk of identity theft and account abuse. Exposed data includes fu...
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23.07.2026 23:14 1 articles · 0h ago
Origin Energy launches investigation into potential unauthorized access to customer data
Initial DisclosureOrigin Energy announced an investigation into a potential security incident that may involve unauthorized access to some customers' data.
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- Australian energy provider Origin says data breach exposes client data — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 23.07.2026 23:14
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23.07.2026 23:14 2 articles · 0h ago
Origin Energy confirms customer data breach and notifies impacted clients
Victim Impact UpdateOrigin Energy confirmed a data breach exposing customers' personally identifiable information, including full name, physical address, date of birth, phone number, account information, last four digits of credit card, and last three digits of bank account; the company said the exposed financial details are incomplete, is contacting confirmed impacted clients through a dedicated portal, and has informed the Australian Federal Police (AFP), the Australian Cyber Security Centre, and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. A threat actor identifying as “John Doe” separately told 7news they held data for 2 million Origin customers and threatened to leak the stolen data in two weeks unless Origin contacts them via Signal.
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- Australian energy provider Origin says data breach exposes client data — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 23.07.2026 23:14
- Australian energy provider Origin says data breach exposes client data — www.bleepingcomputer.com — 23.07.2026 23:14