280,000 Aussies Affected: What the iiNet Cyberattack Means for Your Business Published: August 2025 Author: Ateeq Sheikh | TheCyberGuyAU Australia has been hit with another serious cybersecurity incident — this time impacting one of the nation’s largest internet providers. On August 16, iiNet confirmed a major breach had compromised the data of approximately 280,000 Australians . The source? A single set of stolen employee credentials. 🔍 What Happened? According to iiNet’s official statement, an unknown third party gained access to their internal order management system , exposing: 280,000 email addresses 20,000+ landline phone numbers 10,000 usernames, addresses, and phone numbers 1,700 modem setup passwords The compromised system included historical records , meaning even former iiNet customers may be affected. ⚠️ Why This Matters This isn’t the largest breach Australia has seen, but it’s a potent reminder of how a singl...