Qantas and multiple other airlines have been targeted in a cyber security breach, with the Australian airline now working to determine what information was obtained.
Client of Qantas, Spanish travel company Amadeus – which provides travel technology for global airlines, hire cars and hotels – was breached by an unauthorised agent, potentially accessing data about passenger reservations and booking information.
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Source: News.com.au
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