Origin Energy faces major cyber attack blackmail threat

Origin Energy has been targeted in a suspected cyber attack affecting nearly 5 million Australians. A hacker identifying as John Doe is threatening to release sensitive personal information including names, phone numbers, birthdates, addresses and potentially credit card details unless the energy company meets their demands within 14 days. Origin Energy is collaborating with the Australian Cyber Security Centre and Australian Federal Police to investigate and track the cybercriminal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.