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Did you get a message from Optus about your identification documents being exposed in the cyber attack? Here's what you need to know about replacing them.

Among the many questions raised by the Optus data leak – cybersecurity experts are confident it wasn’t a hack, but that may have to be decided by a court – is why the company was storing so much personal information for so long.

As the extent of the Optus data breach emerges, a past victim of identity fraud urges people to more tightly guard their online security, as a cyber security researcher says tougher laws on company data retention are needed.

With almost half the adult population of Australia affected by the Optus security breach, questions are swirling about how stolen identity data can be misused.

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Privacy experts say that more robust privacy protections are required in light of the Optus data breach last week.

But positive clinical trial results also renew the hopes of millions of seniors.

Medicare card numbers are the latest personal details to be exposed as part of the Optus data breach.

Optus and other telecommunications giants face a massive crackdown as the federal government prepares to rush through new privacy laws.

Albanese government considering sweeping overhaul of data retention and privacy laws following massive Optus cyber hack

The rare 3% decrease in monthly premiums is likely to be coupled with a historically high cost-of-living increase in Social Security benefits — perhaps 9% or 10% — putting hundreds of dollars into the pockets of millions of people.