Air France and KLM Data Breach: What You Need to Know and How to Stay Safe

Air France and KLM customers should brace for spam! Hackers obtained personal information from a third-party platform used by the airlines. Though sensitive data remains safe, the airlines urge vigilance against phishing attempts. The breach is linked to a larger campaign targeting Salesforce instances by groups like ShinyHunters and possibly Scattered Spider.

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Hot Take:

Looks like the skies aren’t so clear after all for Air France and KLM. When the “Flying Blue” program turns into “Feeling Blue” because hackers got their hands on your contact details, it’s time to ground those phishing attempts! Maybe next time, they should consider a “No-Fly” list for cybercriminals.

Key Points:

  • Air France and KLM alert customers of potential data exposure through a third-party platform.
  • Data accessed includes names, contact details, and loyalty program numbers.
  • Sensitive information like passwords and credit card details remains secure.
  • The breach is linked to a larger campaign targeting Salesforce instances.
  • Customers are advised to be vigilant against phishing attempts.

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