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Synergy investigating claims of data breach

Businessnews.Au • April 10, 2026

State-owned energy provider Synergy has launched an investigation into claims of a massive data breach allegedly involving over 900,000 sensitive document, including the personal records of customers.

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Synergy Investigates Claims of Data Breach Affecting 900,000 Customers Synergy, a government-owned electricity utility in Perth, is investigating claims that a hacker using the alias 'hackboy' has stolen data from over 900,000 customer accounts. Reports on hacking watch websites suggested that sensitive information, including full names, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses, account IDs, payment balances, and billing statements, was compromised. Despite these claims, Synergy has stated that there is currently no evidence of data loss or compromise. The utility is collaborating with the Office of the Digital Government and cybersecurity experts to conduct a thorough investigation. The situation remains under scrutiny as Synergy prioritizes the security of its customers' data. No specific attack vector or method has been confirmed at this time. 4 sources 37

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