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iiNet Cyberattack Exposes Data of 280,000 Customers

8/20/2025

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iiNet, an Australian internet provider, confirmed a cyberattack on August 16, 2025, affecting approximately 280,000 customers.
Compromised data includes email addresses, phone numbers, and modem passwords; no financial data was breached.
The company is collaborating with cybersecurity experts and authorities to investigate the incident.
Customers are urged to stay alert for phishing attempts and to update their passwords.

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Story summary

iiNet, an Australian internet provider, confirmed a cyberattack on August 16, 2025, affecting approximately 280,000 customers.
Compromised data includes email addresses, phone numbers, and modem passwords; no financial data was breached.
The company is collaborating with cybersecurity experts and authorities to investigate the incident.
Customers are urged to stay alert for phishing attempts and to update their passwords.