Tag: dark web
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Is Your Qantas Data on the Dark Web? How to Check and What to Do Next
Understanding the Breach and What It Means Following a major cybersecurity incident disclosed in July, reports have confirmed that some Qantas customer data has appeared on dark web channels. The breach is linked to a broader operation targeting dozens of companies connected to Salesforce, with the attackers using social engineering to gain access. For Australians,…
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How to tell if your Qantas personal data has hit the dark web and what you can do about it
What happened and why it matters Qantas has confirmed that customer data linked to its systems has appeared on the dark web following a cybercriminal operation tied to Salesforce-connected services. While some details vary by individual, the breach may include email addresses, home addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers and frequent flyer data. Importantly, no…
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Is Your Qantas Data on the Dark Web? A Practical Guide to Check and Respond
Understanding the Risk: Qantas Data and the Dark Web Recent reports confirm that Qantas customer data exposed in a Salesforce-related breach has appeared on the dark web. While not every affected individual will have the same data leaked, knowing what to look for and how to respond can dramatically reduce the risk of identity theft…
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Qantas Data Leak scam warnings, social media ban push, and NSW pothole repairs
Qantas data leak sparks scam warnings across Australia Australia woke to renewed caution after millions were warned about fake compensation claims tied to a major Qantas data leak. Hackers reportedly released information on the dark web from offshore call centres that used Salesforce software, exposing names, email addresses, frequent flyer numbers and a broad swath…
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Australia’s Security Blitz: Qantas Data Breach Scams, Under-16 Social Media Ban Push, and NSW Pothole Repairs
Australia braces for a wave of cyber and regulatory tests Australia faces a triple focus as authorities confront a high-profile data breach, a looming social media ban for under-16s, and a substantial infrastructure commitment to road maintenance. In a country already navigating digital safety, cybersecurity, and aging road networks, government agencies are aligning to protect…
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Government Holds Firm: No Negotiation with Hackers After Qantas Breach
Australia Maintains a No-Ransom Stance in Cybercrime The Australian government is standing firm on its policy of not negotiating with cyber criminals or paying ransoms, even as a ransomware group released stolen Qantas data on the dark web. The breach, which emerged in July, affected around 5.7 million Qantas customers and involved data from 40…
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Singapore Man jailed and caned for Possessing Over 1,200 Child Abuse Photos and Videos
Overview of the case A 34-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 22 months in prison and two strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to possessing more than 1,200 photos and videos depicting child abuse. The case underscores the severity with which authorities treat the possession of child abuse material and the complex factors involved…
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Depraved: Singapore Man Jailed and Caned for Possessing Over 1,200 Child Abuse Photos and Videos
Overview of the case A 34-year-old Singaporean man was sentenced to 22 months in prison and two strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to possessing more than 1,200 files of child abuse material. Police seized the materials during a raid on his residence in October 2021. The case highlights the ongoing challenges authorities face…
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Depraved: Man jailed for possessing over 1,200 child abuse material in Singapore
Overview A Singaporean man was sentenced to 22 months’ jail and two strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to possessing more than 1,200 images and videos that depicted child abuse. The case, described by prosecutors as depraved, highlights the persistence of individuals who seek out and hoard child exploitation material via the dark web…