Qantas and multiple airlines hit by Amadeus cyber breach
Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 2 Nov, 00:32 · Archive
Qantas and several major airlines have been affected by a cyber security breach at travel technology company Amadeus.
Qantas and several major airlines have been caught up in a cyber security breach affecting Spanish travel technology company Amadeus, which provides systems for global airlines, hire car companies and hotels.
An unauthorised agent potentially accessed data about passenger reservations and booking information. The airlines affected include Japan Airlines, ANA, Cathay Pacific and Korean Air, alongside Qantas. Amadeus said it contained the issue in September.
A Qantas spokesperson said there was 'no impact to Qantas systems or databases which remain secure'. Amadeus stated there was no evidence that payment records or financial data had been accessed. Qantas has notified the Australian Cyber Security Centre and the Office of National Cyber Security about the incident.
How it is being reported
- Qantas among list of major airlines impacted in global cyber security breachQantas has confirmed it is among multiple airlines caught up in a cyber security breach of travel technology company Amadeus, with concerns about booking information.The West Australian · 2 Nov, 00:17
- Qantas among list of major airlines impacted in global cyber security breachThe airline has confirmed it is among multiple carriers caught up in a cyber security breach of travel technology company Amadeus, with concerns about booking information.The West Australian · 2 Nov, 00:17
- Qantas among list of major airlines impacted in global cyber security breachQantas has confirmed it is among multiple airlines caught up in a cyber security breach of travel technology company Amadeus, with concerns about booking information.Perth Now · 2 Nov, 00:17
In this story: Qantas · Amadeus · Japan Airlines · ANA · Cathay Pacific · Korean Air
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