Qantas confirmed a cyber attack that potentially affected around six million customers, exposing data such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and frequent flyer numbers. The airline reported that no credit card details or account passwords were compromised. Unusual activity was detected on a third-party platform, prompting immediate action and enhanced security measures. The company has informed relevant authorities and is reaching out to customers to provide support, with CEO Vanessa Hudson emphasizing the importance of customer trust.
Qantas confirmed a cyber attack that compromised data for approximately six million customers, including names, emails, and frequent flyer numbers, but no financial details.
The airline detected unusual activity on a third-party platform, acted swiftly to address the breach, and is adopting stricter security measures to protect customer data.
CEO Vanessa Hudson issued an apology to customers, assuring them of the company's commitment to safeguarding personal information while offering support for those affected.
Cybersecurity experts suggest that the Scattered Spider group, known for previous attacks on airlines and UK retailers, may be responsible for this incident.
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