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Tough new security rules broadband and mobile companies will have to follow to better protect UK networks from potential cyberattacks are due to be brought into force by the government .
The new telecoms security regulations will be among the strongest in the world and will provide much tougher protections for the UK from cyberthreats which could cause network failure or the theft of sensitive data .
Following a cyberattack , Optus , one of the largest telco companies in Australia , is investigating the possible unauthorised access of current and former customers ’ information .
Upon discovering this , Optus immediately shut down the attack . Optus is working with the Australian Cyber Security Centre to mitigate any risks to customers . Optus has also notified the Australian Federal Police , the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner and key regulators . www . intelligentciso . com
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