<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Qantas customers can expect to receive details on what data was stolen </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/qantas-hit-by-cyberattack-six-million-customers-data-potentially-compromised/aa83aada-7774-4921-b39c-038aaeaf0687" rel="" target="_blank" title=" in a cyber attack"><span>in a cyberattack</span></a><span> on the airline earlier this week.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The airline said the cyberattack occurred on Monday after a cybercriminal targeted a customer call centre </span><strong><span></span></strong><span>and gained access to a third-party customer servicing platform.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Data from over six million customers was compromised in the attack.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/experts-say-july-cash-rate-cut-in-the-bag/8bba4307-c97d-441d-90e3-b7146620815f" target="_blank"><strong><span>Experts say July cash rate cut 'in the bag'</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The airline said today that no one has come forward claiming to have the data, and they were still working with the authorities to investigate the incident.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Qantas said that it would be in a position by next week to update the impacted customers on the types of information that were contained in the system that was accessed.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>It will include specific data for each person, and it will vary from customer to customer.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/qantas-customers-to-recieve-personal-information-about-data-stolen-in-cyber-attack/b62d3b0b-52aa-4a7d-86fb-6a584bacdd45" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The airline also reaffirmed that credit card information, frequent flyer numbers and sensitive identification documents like passports were not compromised.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We know that data breaches can feel deeply personal and understand the genuine concern this creates for our customers," Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Right now we're focused on providing the answers and transparency they deserve.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Our investigation is progressing well with our cybersecurity teams working alongside leading external specialists to determine what information has been accessed.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/bomb-cyclone-system-moves-away-from-east-coast/c3846d1b-6162-4229-bd37-faddeb8e26a5" target="_blank"><strong><span>'Bomb cyclone' system moves away from east coast</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We're finalising a process that will enable us to provide affected customers with more information about their personal information that was potentially compromised.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We are treating this incredibly seriously and have implemented additional security measures to further strengthen our systems.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Our customers can be assured that we have the right expertise and resources dedicated to resolving this matter thoroughly and effectively.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"I want to apologise again for the uncertainty this has caused. We're committed to keeping our affected customers informed with regular updates as our investigation progresses."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Additional security measures have been put in place for the compromised system. </span></div></div>

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