Qantas has announced that a cyber-attack has exposed the records of up to 6 million customers.
The data breach included customer names, email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and frequent flyer numbers. It did not compromise credit card details, financial information, or passport details.
The identity of the attacker is not yet known but is believed to be linked to the Scattered Spider ransomware group, known for targeting airlines and retail stores in the US and UK.
Qantas has taken steps to secure its systems, informed relevant authorities, and is providing support to affected customers. Cyber-attacks in Australia have been on the rise, with various sectors experiencing data breaches.