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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Qantas Confirms Major Data Breach, Affecting Millions of Customers
Caption: Qantas Confirms Major Data Breach, Affecting Millions of Customers. Qantas is reaching out to customers after a major cyber attack compromised a third-party customer service system holding data for six million people. The breach, detected on June 30th, involved personal information such as names, emails, phone numbers, birth dates, and frequent flyer numbers. Qantas acted swiftly to contain the breach and says no passport, credit card, or financial data was affected. Passwords and PINs also remain secure. However, the airline expects the amount of stolen data to be significant. CEO Vanessa Hudson apologized for the breach, acknowledging the uncertainty it brings. She confirmed flight operations remain unaffected and encouraged concerned customers to call a dedicated support line. The breach adds to a worrying trend in Australia. Authorities report 2024 was the worst year on record for data breaches, prompting privacy officials to urge stronger cybersecurity across all sectors. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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