Tag: Qantas
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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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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.…