Summary
Qantas Airlines discovered a data breach affecting a platform used for customer service, exposing information of up to six million customers. The exposed data includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and frequent flyer numbers, but no sensitive data like passport or credit card details. Qantas notified authorities and assured that the breach does not impact airline operations.
Key Facts
- A cyber attack targeted Qantas' third-party customer service platform.
- The breach exposed data of six million people, such as names, email addresses, and phone numbers.
- Passport details and credit card information were not included in the breach.
- Qantas has involved the Australian Federal Police and other agencies in the investigation.
- The company assured that the breach does not affect flight operations or airline safety.
- The breach is part of a series of data breaches reported in Australia this year.
- The Australian Privacy Commissioner noted that data breaches are a growing concern for both private and public sectors.
