Qantas confirmed a cyberattack where hackers accessed customer data through a third-party platform, linked to ongoing Scattered Spider cyber breaches.
The airline detected and contained the breach, securing core systems but estimating that up to 6 million customer records may have been compromised.
Qantas is enhancing security measures, notifying authorities, and providing support to affected customers, with ongoing updates through official channels.
Scattered Spider, known for targeting the aviation industry, uses social engineering and ransomware tactics, prompting collaboration with the FBI and industry partners.