Qantas Cyberattack Chaos: 6 Million Customers’ Data at Risk!

Qantas is in a tailspin after a cyberattack exposed data for 6 million customers. Now being extorted, they’ve called in the Australian Federal Police. Despite the breach, they assure us no financial data was leaked. Keep your eyes peeled for phishing scams!

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Qantas is soaring into a cyber storm with their latest data breach incident. It seems the airline’s frequent flyers might be in for some turbulence, not in the sky, but in their inboxes! Just when you thought the worst thing about flying was the in-flight meals, Qantas proves that cybercriminals can make even those tiny pretzels look like a luxury.

Key Points:

  • Qantas is being extorted after a cyberattack exposed data for 6 million customers.
  • The breach involved customer names, email addresses, and frequent flyer numbers, but no financial info.
  • Customers are advised to be cautious of scams and phishing attempts.
  • The attack is linked to the notorious Scattered Spider group.
  • Qantas is collaborating with various authorities and cybersecurity experts to investigate.

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