# News Corp

Type: Company (NWS)

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-28**: Public disclosure and official statement — Origin publicly confirms the breach, revealing that 900,000 customer records were accessed and warning of potential scam activity. CEO Frank Calabria addresses the media, acknowledging the three‑week gap in response.
- **2026-07-22**: Breach confirmation and customer notification — News Corp publishes a report on the potential breach; the same day Origin receives new information that validates the attackers' claims, triggering an internal crisis response and the start of customer notifications.
- **2026-07-02**: Initial threat notification — Threat actors contact News Corp and ABC claiming to have breached Origin's systems; Origin receives a report of the incident but assesses the threat as not credible, as no personal data has been shared as proof.
- **2026-03-12**: Member Coordination — IEA member states begin formalizing the volume and timing of the stockpile release.
- **2026-03-11**: IEA Proposal Leaked — The Wall Street Journal reports the IEA is planning the largest-ever release of oil reserves.
- **2026-03-11**: Market Reaction — Oil prices retreat from recent highs as traders anticipate increased supply.
- **2026-03-11**: Middle East Crisis — IEA proposes largest ever release to counter price spikes from Iran-related tensions.
- **2026-03-10**: Middle East Conflict Escalates — Widening regional conflict triggers a sharp spike in global crude oil prices.
- **2022-03-01**: Ukraine Invasion — Record 180-million-barrel release to stabilize markets after Russia's invasion.
- **2011-06-23**: Libyan Civil War — Release to offset the loss of high-quality Libyan crude oil.
- **2005-09-02**: Hurricane Katrina — Emergency release following massive disruptions to Gulf of Mexico oil production.
- **1991-01-17**: Gulf War Release — First coordinated IEA release during the conflict in Iraq and Kuwait.

## Recent coverage (6 stories, network-wide)

### REA Group’s $1.7B revenue and 4% margin defy flat listings
2026-08-06 06:08:37 · Sector: proptech · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

REA Group’s FY26 performance shows how a dominant property tech platform can expand margins even as listings flatline. But FY27 guidance warns of slowing yields, testing the resilience of its digital business model.
Full story: https://getproptechbrief.com/story/rea-group-1-7b-revenue-flat-listings-proptech

### REA Group’s 4% margin may be a ‘high‑water mark’ after $1.7B year
2026-08-06 06:08:29 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

REA Group’s FY26 earnings dazzle with A$1.7 billion revenue and a rare 4% margin, yet analysts warn the cycle is turning. Slower listings and lower yield growth could make the current margin peak unsustainable.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/rea-group-4-margin-high-water-mark-finance

### Origin Breach Exposes 900K: 3-Week Dismissal Highlights Triage Failures
2026-07-28 07:48:26 · Sector: cyber · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Origin Energy’s late reaction to a July 2 threat warning—despite attackers contacting media—allowed a breach of 900,000 customer records to fester. The incident showcases breakdowns in threat validation, incident response, and regulatory disclosure, leaving sensitive PII and partial financial data at risk of targeted scams.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/origin-data-breach-900k-triage-failure

### IEA Proposes Historic Oil Reserve Release to Counter Middle East Volatility
2026-03-11 01:07:06 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The International Energy Agency has proposed the largest coordinated release of emergency oil stocks in its history to mitigate price spikes caused by escalating conflict in the Middle East. The move, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, aims to stabilize global energy markets as tensions involving Iran threaten supply routes.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/iea-proposes-historic-oil-stockpile-release-middle-east-conflict

### IEA Proposes Record Oil Release to Curb Surging Logistics and Retail Costs
2026-03-11 01:05:33 · Sector: retail · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has proposed the largest-ever release of emergency oil reserves to stabilize global energy markets amid escalating Middle East tensions. This strategic intervention aims to lower fuel prices, providing critical relief for e-commerce delivery margins and consumer discretionary spending.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/iea-proposes-record-oil-stockpile-release-retail-impact

### IEA Proposes Largest Ever Oil Stockpile Release to Curb Energy Price Spike
2026-03-11 01:05:00 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

The International Energy Agency is preparing a record-breaking release of emergency oil reserves to stabilize global markets amid escalating Middle East conflict. This historic intervention aims to mitigate the impact of surging energy costs on global supply chains and manufacturing sectors.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/iea-oil-stockpile-release-middle-east-conflict

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