Australian Government to Announce New Cybersecurity Protections Following Optus Data Breach

Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil speaks at at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Sept. 5, 2022. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

The Australian government will introduce new measures to strengthen the country’s cybersecurity following a massive cyberattack on phone and internet provider Optus.

The data breach, which Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described as a “huge wake-up call,” exposed the personal information of up to 9.8 million Australians, including details such as driver’s licence and passport numbers.