Qantas Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Data of Millions, Underlining Third-Party Risks Qantas, the national airline of Australia, has reported a significant cyberattack that has compromised the personal information of approximately 5.7 million customers. This breach, which targeted a third-party call center platform, raises pressing concerns about cybersecurity across the aviation industry…
Qantas Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Data of Millions In early June 2025, Qantas Airways, Australia’s largest airline, fell victim to a significant cyberattack that compromised the personal information of approximately 5.7 million customers. Following a thorough investigation, the airline has clarified the extent of the breach, correcting its initial estimate of…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Arrests Made in Connection with April Ransomware Strikes Against M&S, Co-Op, and Harrods Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • July 10, 2025 Image: Andy Sutherland/Shutterstock British authorities have apprehended four individuals linked to a series of high-profile cybersecurity incidents affecting top-tier…
In a troubling development, Qantas has reported that it is currently the target of an extortion attempt following a significant cyberattack that may have compromised the personal data of approximately 6 million customers. This alarming situation came to light when Qantas confirmed that a potential cybercriminal has reached out, prompting…
In recent developments, North Korea has reportedly dispatched thousands of IT workers to infiltrate Western companies, receiving compensation that is funneled back to support its regime. As these operations have become more sophisticated, tactics to avoid detection have also evolved significantly. This week, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ)…
Cybersecurity analysts are urging Australian citizens to remain alert after a significant breach involving Qantas, in which hackers accessed a third-party call center associated with the airline. The incident, which has affected nearly six million customer records, has prompted Qantas to collaborate with cybersecurity professionals and governmental bodies to ascertain…
Recent scenes of empty grocery store shelves and halted flights in the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada have sparked concerns typically associated with crises like natural disasters or public health emergencies. However, these disruptions have been attributed to financially motivated cyberattacks, primarily executed by a group known as Scattered…
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…
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.…
