Origin Energy confirms breach exposing customers' personal data

Australia's Origin Energy Limited has confirmed a data breach affecting potentially millions of customers, with unauthorized access to personal information including names, addresses, and partial financial details. The investigation was launched on July 22, 2026, after the company identified a cybersecurity incident. An alleged hacker claims to have stolen records of 2 million individuals, threatening to leak the data unless a ransom is paid.

Origin has engaged external cybersecurity experts and notified law enforcement about the incident. The company has not reported any impact on its production or critical operations.