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Origin Energy confirms a massive data breach affecting millions of Australians, with hackers potentially stealing names, addresses, and partial banking details. While the full extent is still being assessed, cybersecurity experts warn scammers can now craft hyper-personalized phishing scams using the leaked data. A self-proclaimed Australian hacker, possibly a former employee, claims not to sell the data—but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. Authorities are investigating, and customers are urged to lock down accounts, enable two-factor authentication, and stay alert for suspicious messages.

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