Australian energy provider Origin Energy has revealed it is investigating a potential data breach in a filing to the Australian Stock Exchange.
“Origin Energy Limited (Origin) is currently investigating a potential security incident which may involve unauthorised access to some customers’ data. We do not believe the impacted data includes customer credit card or bank details,” the company said in a statement published at 12.42 pm on 22 June.
“We understand an incident like this may raise concerns and acknowledge the impact of this uncertainty on Origin customers.”
Origin said it was investigating the incident as a “matter of urgency” and that further updates will be provided “as appropriate”.
“We have notified the Australian Cyber Security Centre and the Australian Federal Police of this potential incident,” Origin said.
“We have also engaged with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner.”
Origin provides electricity, gas, and internet to customers and businesses to 4.8 million accounts across Australia.
At this point, no threat actor has claimed responsibility for the potential incident.
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David Hollingworth
David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.