"Massive Optus Network Outage Plagues Australia, Cause Remains Unknown"

Millions of Australians were left without phone or internet connection after a nationwide outage hit Optus, the country's second-largest telecommunications provider. The outage, which lasted for several hours, disrupted payment systems, online operations, and transportation services. Optus CEO ruled out a cyber attack but did not provide a reason for the outage. Some services have been gradually restored, but it may take a few more hours for all services to recover. The outage comes after a cyber breach last year that exposed personal details of Optus customers. Hospitals, emergency services, and banking services were also impacted.