Tag: data breach
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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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Australia News Live: Qantas Data Leak, NSW Potholes Meet Social Media Rules Push
Qantas data leak: scammers warned as government vows action Australia woke up to a fresh wave of cyber risk after a major data breach hit Qantas data and candidate victims were warned not to fall for fraudulent compensation claims. The weekend disclosure placed millions of Australians’ personal information at potential risk, including full names, email…
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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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Government Stands Firm: No Ransom in Qantas Breach
Overview: A stubborn stance amid a major breach The Australian federal government has reaffirmed its policy of not negotiating with cyber criminals or paying ransoms, even as a high-profile breach involving Qantas exposed data from millions of customers. A hacking group, active in July, threatened to leak stolen information if a ransom was not paid.…
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Teen and man arrested over cyber attack on London nurseries
Arrests in a high-profile cybercrime investigation A teenager and a man have been arrested in connection with reports of a cyber attack targeting a chain of London-based nurseries. The two suspects, aged 17 and 22, were taken into custody on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail. The Metropolitan Police conducted the operation across multiple properties…
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Two Arrested Over London Nursery Cyber-Attack: What Parents Should Know
Overview of the case Two suspects have been detained in connection with a cyber-attack on a chain of nurseries in London, highlighting the ongoing threat of ransomware to early childhood services. A 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail after police linked them to the incident. The…
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Teen and man arrested over reports of cyber attack on children’s nurseries
London nurseries hit by cyber attack sparks criminal investigations A teenager and a 22-year-old man have been arrested in connection with a cyber attack targeting a chain of London-based nurseries. The arrests were confirmed by police after officers conducted a series of early-morning operations at multiple properties in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, on Tuesday. Law enforcement…
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Two Arrested Over Nursery Cyber-Attack Stirs UK Parents’ Worries
Overview of the case Two individuals have been arrested as part of a police investigation into a cyber-attack on a chain of nurseries in London. A 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man were detained at residential addresses in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail. Authorities say the arrests mark a significant…