This modern arena is the most up-to-date stadium in Australia. It will hold more than 60,000 spectators. Sporting events that are held at the arena include AFL, rugby league and cricket, at elite level. The arena is located at Burswood, in Perth's inner eastern suburbs.

The Optus breach comes weeks after a cyber–attack that targeted InterContinental Hotels Group. The attack was then connected to a duo of allegedly Vietnamese hackers who destroyed the data after failing a ransomware attempt.