Superfund hack: The risk of identity theft in Australia is growing

German cybersecurity expert Klaus Crean lives in Melbourne and knows the fatal consequences of data theft all too well. Following a series of hacks on Australian superfunds, he warns of an increased risk of identity theft. In the interview, he explains what specific risks exist for those affected — and how you can effectively protect yourself.

The hack of some of Australia's biggest superfunds is the latest incident in a series of data thefts involving customer data. Source: NurPhoto / NurPhoto via Getty Images

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Der deutsche Cybersecurity-Experte Klaus Crean warnt, dass mit den gestohlenen Daten der Hacks beim Telekommunikationsunternehmen Optus, der Krankenversicherung Medibank und den Superannuation Funds die nötige Menge an Informationen für einen 100-Punkte-Identitätscheck vorhanden sein könnte für eine von allen drei Hacks betroffenen Person. Credit: Supplied