Qantas, the Australian airline, is facing a serious data breach, impacting up to six million customer profiles, including sensitive information like names, email addresses, and frequent flyer numbers. The breach occurred on June 30, when Qantas detected "unusual activity" in their third-party customer service platform.

Acting quickly, they contained the issue and began investigating the extent of the breach. The good news? Passport and credit card info were not compromised! Qantas assured customers that their operations remain unaffected and urged those concerned to reach out to dedicated support.

This incident follows recent alerts from the FBI about cybercriminal groups targeting airlines and adds to a worrying trend of data breaches in Australia this year, with companies like AustralianSuper and Nine Media also experiencing significant leaks. As the Australian Privacy Commissioner warns of increasing cyber threats, businesses are urged to bolster their protections against such attacks. Stay alert, everyone!