By Sean Maguire ( July 23, 2026, 07:36 GMT | Insight) -- Origin Energy has confirmed a data breach of some customers' personal information. The company said it is working to determine the number of affected customers and that compromised information may include names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, account information and partial credit card or bank account details. Origin said it is contacting affected customers, working with independent cyber experts and continuing to engage with the Australian Cyber Security Centre, the Australian Federal Police and the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. Origin Energy, Australia's largest energy retailer, has confirmed a data breach involving the unauthorized access and disclosure of some customers’ data. ...
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