Security · 2h ago
Qantas data breach exposes 5.7M customers via tech support scam
A tech support scam led to a massive data breach at Australian airline Qantas, exposing personal information of 5.7 million customers. The attackers tricked employees into granting remote access, compromising names, addresses, and flight details. Qantas says the breach did not violate privacy rules, sparking debate over regulatory loopholes.
Meridian48 take
The breach highlights how social engineering remains a weak link in corporate security, and the claim of no privacy rule violation may understate the real-world harm to affected customers.
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