# Hack hits nearly 900,000 Origin Energy customers; company knew weeks before public disclosure

Australian energy retailer Origin Energy confirmed that approximately 900,000 customers' personal data was compromised in a cyberattack. The company admitted it had been warned about the breach weeks earlier but delayed informing the public, raising concerns about transparency and data security practices.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/28/about-900000-origin-energy-customers-affected-by-hack-as-company-admits-it-was-warned-weeks-before-public-told) — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:41:39 GMT