Origin Energy, Australia's largest energy provider, confirmed a cybersecurity incident where unauthorised access to customer data may have occurred.The breach potentially exposed personal information including names, addresses, emails, dates of birth, phone numbers, and bill history for up to 4.8 million customers.

While the company stated credit card and bank details were not compromised, the Australian Federal Police, Cyber Security Centre, and Information Commissioner have been notified.Shares fell nearly 3% following the announcement.The incident follows reports that a hacker shared 50 sample records with The Australian newspaper, though no ransom has been demanded.Origin Energy is conducting urgent investigations and will provide further updates as appropriate.This breach highlights vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure sectors and raises concerns about data privacy protections for consumers.