Qantas Confirms Customer Data Exposed After Massive Cyberattack
Australia's national carrier, Qantas Airways, confirmed that customer data stolen in a major July cyberattack has been leaked online by cybercriminals.
The airline revealed that it was among several global companies affected after hackers breached a third-party platform containing sensitive passenger information.
- Over one million customers had personal details — including phone numbers, birth dates, and home addresses — compromised in the attack.
- An additional four million customers had their names and email addresses accessed, making this one of the largest data breaches in Australia’s aviation history.
Author's summary: Qantas confirms massive data breach.