Qantas Data Breach Impacts 5.7 Million Customers

Australian airline Qantas confirmed a data breach affecting approximately 5.7 million customers. The breach, stemming from a cyberattack on a third-party platform, exposed varying levels of personal information, including names, email addresses, and Qantas Frequent Flyer details. For some, address, date of birth, and phone numbers were also compromised. Qantas is contacting affected customers and implementing enhanced security measures. The attack bears similarities to recent attacks on other airlines, linked to the 'Scattered Spider' threat actors known for social engineering and extortion.