Optus responds to Federal Court proceedings over 2022 cyberattack

Optus says it is ready to defend itself after legal action was launched against it regarding the 2022 cyberattack.

In September of that year, Optus had to notify customers of a cyberattack and “the possible unauthorised access of current and former customers’ information”.

Optus was also forced to put a stop on all marketing and spend following the attack.

On Thursday, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) confirmed it has launched legal action against the telco in relation to the attack.