# The Origin Energy customer data breach explained

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Podcast: [ABC News Top Stories](https://stenobird.com/podcast/abc-news-top-stories-6001594)
Published: 2026-07-23T07:55:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-top-stories/the-origin-energy-customer-data-breach-explained/106951858
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## Resource

Energy company Origin has confirmed there has been unauthorised access to and disclosure of some customers' data, with dates of birth and the last few digits of credit cards potentially revealed. Reports suggest a hacker might be sharing details with news outlets. So, what do we know and how worried should you be if you're an Origin customer?

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