Summary
Qantas, an Australian airline, confirmed that the personal data of 5.7 million customers was leaked after a cyberattack. The data accessed included information like names and email addresses, but not sensitive financial details. Australia has introduced laws to strengthen cyber security following several data breaches.
Key Facts
- Qantas reported a cyberattack that affected 5.7 million customer records.
- The stolen data mainly included names, email addresses, and Frequent Flyer details.
- More sensitive personal information, such as credit card details and passwords, was not affected.
- The airline alerted all impacted customers about the breach in July.
- The hacker group "Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters" is linked to the data leak.
- Australia's Cyber Security Act 2024 aims to improve security measures and breach reporting.
- Qantas has taken steps to improve security, including enhanced monitoring and staff training.
