Data Breach Management

Optus: How a massive data breach has exposed Australia

Last week, Australian telecommunications giant Optus revealed about 10 million customers - about 40% of the population - had personal data stolen in what it calls a cyber-attack.

Some experts say it may be the worst data breach in Australia's history.

But this week has seen more dramatic and messy developments - including ransom threats, tense public exchanges and scrutiny over whether this constituted a "hack" at all.

It's also ignited critical questions about how Australia handles data and privacy.

Optus: How a massive data breach has exposed Australia Anger rises after 40% of Australians had details stolen in possibly the nation's worst-ever breach.

BeReal: Can my post get me in trouble at work?
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When you read it's "Time to BeReal!" on your phone, the expectations are clear. You open the app, take a picture of yourself and whatever's in front of you.

It could be the meal you've just cooked, the TV show you're watching, or your computer screen at work.

But as the app grows in popularity, do we need to be more careful what we post when we're on shift?

Or is zooming in on your friend's work computer just innocent fun?

BeReal: Can my post get me in trouble at work? Is the popular "anti-Instagram" app a bit of fun or a data protection timebomb waiting to go off?