iiNet Data Breach: 280,000 Accounts Compromised in Yet Another Aussie Cyber Oops!
Heads up, iiNet customers! Hackers used stolen employee credentials to swipe 280,000 email accounts and more. While no financial data was taken, experts warn the exposed info is a phishing paradise. If you’re an iiNet user, now’s the time to change those passwords and stay vigilant.
Hot Take:
Looks like iiNet’s security team had one job—keep the hackers out—but it seems they forgot to lock the back door. With 280,000 email addresses now out in the wild, iiNet customers should brace themselves for an onslaught of phishing attempts. If your inbox starts filling up with offers for “Free Money” and “Too Good to Be True” deals, remember: if it sounds like spam, it probably is!
Key Points:
– Attackers used stolen employee credentials to access iiNet’s order management system.
– Data exposed includes 280,000 email addresses, 20,000 landline numbers, and 1,700 modem passwords.
– Sensitive information like financial records wasn’t breached, but phishing risks remain high.
– TPG Telecom acted quickly to disable compromised accounts and inform relevant authorities.
– This is the second data breach for TPG since 2022, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity challenges.