Qantas Faces Major Cyberattack: Data Breach Affects 6 Million Customers Following FBI Airline Warning In a significant cybersecurity incident, Qantas Airways has reported a data breach affecting approximately 6 million customers. The breach comes just days after the FBI alerted airlines about potential cyber threats, underscoring the heightened risk within…
Qantas has confirmed a significant data breach, attributed to unauthorized access through a third-party contact center platform, impacting millions of its frequent flyers as the airline industry approaches its peak travel season. The breach was detected on July 1, 2025, when Qantas’ cybersecurity team identified unusual activity on systems maintained…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management New Multi-Agency ‘Fusion Center’ Utilizing AI to Enhance Investigations Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 1, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services and various federal and…
Qantas Airways has reported a major cyber-attack which may have compromised the personal information of approximately six million customers. The attack targeted a third-party service utilized by Qantas’s contact center; however, the airline has stated that the affected system has now been contained and broader network security has been reinforced.…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity This Is Not the Malicious Code You’re Looking For: AI Malware Attempts Deception Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • July 1, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent analysis by security researchers has unveiled a notable instance of a…
The recent cyber attack on Qantas has sent shockwaves through the security community, highlighting the evolving methods employed by decentralized global hacking groups. Expert analysis has shed light on the agile and organized tactics that characterize these groups, prompting deeper scrutiny into the vulnerabilities that major corporations and their third-party…
HIPAA/HITECH, Standards, Regulations & Compliance California AG Leads Coalition to Prevent DHS and ICE from Accessing Personal Health Data Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 1, 2025 California Attorney General Rob Bonta leads a coalition of 19 states in a lawsuit opposing the alleged sharing of Medicaid data with ICE.…
ST. LOUIS, July 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The law firm Edelson Lechtzin LLP, based in suburban Philadelphia, has initiated an investigation into data privacy violations following a recent breach at Esse Health. The organization reported discovering the breach around April 21, 2025. Individuals who have received notifications about the data…
U.S. federal agencies have issued a warning regarding potential cyberattacks orchestrated by hackers linked to the Iranian government. These attacks are expected to focus on industrial control systems at water treatment facilities and other vital infrastructure in retaliation for recent military actions by Israel and the United States. A cybersecurity…
