Some mobile users were able to see records of other users when logging in to phone service

Optus has scrambled to contact customers whose personal details were revealed in a system glitch affecting pre-paid mobile sim card activation and the company’s account website.

Some customers have reported being able to see what looked like other customers’ personal details including name, address and phone number while trying to activate a mobile phone SIM card.

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Hey @Optus I just got an email saying my latest bill is ready. Its $300. It should be less than $100 as my usual plan. I logged into my account and it said “Hi Vladamir”. I have a screenshot. What’s the go??!

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from Data and computer security | The Guardian http://bit.ly/2GGMb6u
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