Teen arrested in connection with Optus breach

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Australian Federal Police execute a search warrant in connection with the Optus Breach Source: SBS News / SBS

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A teenager has been charged over an alleged scam using information obtained from the Optus data breach. He is NOT suspected of being responsible for the cyber attack

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