The Australian airline Qantas has confirmed a cybersecurity breach affecting up to six million customers, raising concerns over data privacy amid increasing cyber threats in the country.
Qantas Faces Cybersecurity Crisis with Data Breach Affecting Six Million Customers
Qantas Faces Cybersecurity Crisis with Data Breach Affecting Six Million Customers
A significant data breach at Qantas compromises customer information but poses no threat to airline operations.
Qantas has informed the public that a cyber attack targeted their third-party customer service platform on June 30, revealing personal information including names, emails, and frequent flyer numbers. While immediate containment measures were implemented, the airline disclosed that passport and credit card details remain secure. Qantas, in cooperation with local authorities, continues to investigate this incident. This marks another alarming breach within a context of rising cybersecurity threats, as indicated by recent statistics from the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner that highlight 2024 as a record year for data breaches in Australia.
