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Optus CEO denies cyber hack amid massive disruption

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6 months ago

November 8, 2023

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The CEO of Optus, Australia’s second-largest telecommunications company, has firmly ruled out the possibility of a cyber hack as the cause behind the recent wave of network disruptions.

As chaos continues to grip Optus users across the country, questions about the source of these disruptions have been mounting.

Optus CEO, Kelly Bayer Rosmarin, addressed the media assuring customers that their network was not compromised by a cyberattack.

READ MORE – Massive outage hits Optus services, millions affected

Instead, she attributed the issues to technical glitches and hardware failures within their infrastructure.

“The mobile network and the fixed network is down although there are some customers who are still able to get their Optus wifi and connect that way,” she told ABC Radio Sydney.

“We may have some additional updates in the next hour that would enable all customers to do that. I also want to make sure that customers know that triple zero is still working on the mobile network … But landlines aren’t working.

“Obviously we have a 24/7 operating centre so as soon as we realised there was an issue … the team started working on it (at around 4:05am in the morning)”

Despite this assertion, frustrated Optus customers have expressed doubts about the official explanation, citing the prolonged nature of the disruptions and the impact on their daily lives.

As the disruptions persist, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has initiated an investigation to determine the true cause of the network issues and whether Optus has taken adequate measures to prevent such incidents in the future. #featured #optus

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Why Australia is becoming the new home of the Hollywood blockbuster

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.

The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.

The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.

Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.

Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured

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Portal between countries shut down after international flashing

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

Nathan Langridge

An international video portal has been forced to shut down after an OnlyFans model reportedly flashed passersby from across the globe.

On this episode of Ahron and Mike Live – Which would you prefer; pay rise or work perks, an international portal closes, the military reveal a submarine stingray and are you on a top or bottom burger bun?

Ticker’s Ahron Young & Mike Loder discuss. #featured #trending

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U.S. home prices surge 47%

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2 days ago

May 17, 2024

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American home prices are rising at faster pace now than in the last 20-years.

A recent analysis reveals a jaw dropping surge in the cost of American homes.

Since the start of 2020, U.S. home prices have surged 47% easily outstripping the gains seen in recent decades.

On top of that, home price growth so far this decade is on the verge of surpassing all the growth seen in the 2000s.

Many experts believe this decade’s housing market frenzy was ignited by a perfect storm — the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering an unprecedented rush among buyers.

Tom Hutchens, the Executive Vice President of Production at Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

#IN AMERICA TODAY #economy #housing #housingmarket #homeprices #homesales #inflation #trending