Optus hit by major cyber attack with millions of customers' data potentially compromised

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Optus hit by major cyber attack with millions of customers' data potentially compromised
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Optus has been hit by a major cyber attack, prompting concerns customer data has been compromised.

Optus customers' private information may have been compromised after a cyber attack hit the phone and internet provider.

Optus says it is working with the Australian Cyber Security Centre to limit any risk to current and former customers.The Australian Federal Police, the Office of the Australian Information Regulator and other key regulators have also been notified.

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