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Hacked Optus gets award for cybersecurity nous

Myriam RobinSenior Writer
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The telco that failed to prevent the theft of customer details of 10 million Australians, was celebrated on Thursday night for its cybersecurity and online safety innovations.

Optus – the winner – was “uncontested” in the category, one of 11 awarded at the annual Australian Communications Industry Awards.

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Myriam Robin is a senior writer based in the Melbourne newsroom. She has previously been a Rear Window columnist and editor, and before that reported on financial markets and media. Connect with Myriam on Twitter. Email Myriam at myriam.robin@afr.com

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