Qantas among major airlines impacted in global cybersecurity breach - Yahoo
A massive global cyberattack has impacted major airlines including Qantas, Japan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific, stemming from a breach at Spanish travel-tech giant Amadeus.
The security incident did not actually start with the airlines themselves. Instead, it began with Spanish travel-tech giant Amadeus, which supplies core reservation software for airlines, hotels and car rental companies worldwide. Amadeus suffered a breach when hackers gained unauthorized access to one of its systems, causing the breach to ripple across the globe due to the shared platform's widespread use.
Affected carriers
Alongside Qantas, other major global carriers including Japan Airlines, ANA, Cathay Pacific, Korean Air and Asiana were dragged into the investigation following the breach. Qantas quickly confirmed that the issue was contained back in September, with local authorities including the Australian Cyber Security Centre officially notified of the incident.
Data safety reassurances
The breach raises concerns about passenger data safety, but both companies offered reassurances regarding financial information. Amadeus reported zero evidence showing payment records or sensitive financial data were exposed during the incident.
Qantas confirmed that its own internal systems and databases remained completely secure and untouched throughout the ordeal.
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