Breach Record

Optus

DISCLOSED 2024-06-21 · MISCONFIG

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) alleges that the Optus data breach was caused by a coding error. The breach reportedly occurred through a simple process of trial and error. No further details on data exposed or records affected are provided.

The record

What we know

Disclosed

2024-06-21

Attack vector

Misconfig

Sector

telecommunications

Country

Australia

Domain

optus.com.au

Sources

Cited reporting

↗ www.csoonline.com (2024-06-21)

Similar vector · recent

Other misconfig breaches on file

This page is the permanent ColdRecon entry for the Optus disclosure. It updates if new public reporting emerges. All tracked breaches →

Optus just lived through this. Your next prospect doesn't have to.

ColdRecon turns every disclosed breach into a daily intelligence brief from the seller's seat — normalized to the factors that move a deal, written in the Handler's voice. Request clearance and the first lands tomorrow at 0600.

Request Clearance →