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Qantas confirms it is among airlines hit by Amadeus cyber breach
Qantas confirms it was hit by the Amadeus cyber breach, which also affected several other airlines.
Key points
- Amadeus, a Spanish travel technology provider, was breached by an unauthorised agent, potentially accessing passenger reservation and
- A Qantas spokesperson said Japan Airlines, ANA, Cathay Pacific and Korean Air were also impacted.
- Amadeus said no payment records or financial data had been accessed, and Qantas said its systems remain secure.
Why it matters. Passenger reservation and booking data may have been exposed, and Qantas is working with Amadeus to understand the impact on any Qantas bookings.
Spanish travel technology firm Amadeus was breached by an unauthorised agent, potentially exposing passenger reservation and booking data. A Qantas spokesperson said Japan Airlines, ANA, Cathay Pacific and Korean Air were also affected, and Amadeus said the issue was contained in September. The company said no payment records or financial data had been accessed, and Qantas said its own systems remain secure.
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Qantas confirms it is among airlines hit by Amadeus cyber breach
Qantas has confirmed it is among several airlines caught up in a cyber security breach at Amadeus. Amadeus is a Spanish company that provides travel technology to airlines, hire car firms and hotels worldwide. The breach involved an unauthorised party accessing Amadeus systems. Qantas said it is working to determine what information was obtained, and booking information is among the concerns. The number of affected passengers has not yet been reported.