Hackers have hacked the database of the Australian telecommunications company Optus. They are threatening to sell the stolen data if they do not receive a ransom of $1 million in the cryptocurrency Monero within a week.

The attackers claim they managed to get hold of the data of about 11.2 million Optus customers, including their names, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, addresses of residence and ID numbers.

To confirm the authenticity of their claims, the hackers published about 200 sample records. It turned out that users’ payment details and passwords for their accounts were not compromised during the attack. The Australian Federal Police

Australia (AFP) said it was aware of the Optus data leak. The company’s customer information may already be traded on several forums, including the darknet. Therefore, AFP uses special resources to monitor the darknet and will take tough action against violators of the law. AFP warned that buying stolen credentials is considered a serious offense, which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

According to the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Agency (FinCEN), cryptocurrency extortion payments totaled $590 million in the first half of 2021.

Cryptocurrencies with a high level of anonymity, such as Monero (XRM), have become favorite coins for criminals using ransomware.

Recall that last year the hacker group REvil demanded $100 million in XRM from Apple, threatening to publish blueprints of Apple devices.

In 2020, attackers twice hacked into the Australian beverage maker Lion’s system, demanding $800,000 in Monero cryptocurrency.

https://altcoin.ng/hackers-demand-1-million-from-australian-telecommunications-company-optus/

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HarlequinLekex:
Only if u know this is what is called ETHICAL HACKING

This isn't ethical hacking nau, can't you see that they are asking for money

Ajay7411:


This isn't ethical hacking nau, can't you see that they are asking for money

This na the real hushpuppy senior

Nawa ooh

HarlequinLekex:
This na the real hushpuppy senior

No need to change your question, go to Google and search!

Ajay7411:


No need to change your question, go to Google and search!

Have searched for it that is why i modified the post

HarlequinLekex:
Have searched for it that is why i modified the post

Alright bro

How can be one hacker I need a teacher please

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