A "coding error" in Optus Mobile's systems led to a massive data breach affecting over nine million customers, sparking a lawsuit from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The breach exposed sensitive personal information, highlighting the significant impact of software vulnerabilities in large-scale systems.
The incident underscores the importance of secure coding practices such as rigorous code reviews, comprehensive testing, and input validation to prevent common security issues like the one that led to the Optus Mobile data breach.
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