'Optus hacker' apologises for data breach, says stolen data has been deleted

A supplied image obtained Thursday, December 5, 2019 of incoming Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin. Former Commonwealth Bank executive Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has been named the next chief executive of Optus, with the appointment taking effect next year. (AAP Image/Supplied by Optus) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY Credit: SUPPLIED/PR IMAGE
The group claiming responsibility for the Optus data breach has said it has deleted the stolen data and dropped its ransom demands. In response to the cyberattack, the Federal Government blamed Optus and criticised it for not protecting consumers. However, Optus says it is doing everything it can to ensure consumers are protected.
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