Cyber ​​attack at Airline: Data from up to 6 million customers affected

Your own name, date of birth or the telephone number – usually most people don't want this information to be freely available. But you don't always have it in your own hands. This week, data from up to six million customers of the Australian airline Qantas have been collected in the event of a cyber attack.

The airline writes in a message dated July 2, 2025 that the data comes from a third -party platform. The attack was discovered on Monday. Credit, financial or passport information were not included. The attack would have had no effect on the safety of flights or the company.

Airline apologizes: Data from millions of customers affected

“We sincerely apologize to our customers and are aware of the associated uncertainty,” said Vanessa Hudson, Managing Director of Qantas Group in a message. There is a hotline for customers where they can find out more. According to its own statements, the airline has switched on the authorities and wants to support them in the course of the investigation.

How many customer data are affected is currently unclear. Those responsible assume that it is a significant part, informs “CNN”. It is not the first data protection breakdown for the airline. As early as 2024, the airline apologized for a data gap in the mobile app. At that time, names and travel dates of some customers were shared, reports “N-TV”.

What you should do if you are affected by a data leak

Control over your own data can be lost quickly. But you as a user can also act to protect yourself. These steps are recommended:

• Use strong passwords – a password manager helps
• Use two-factor authentication
• Change passwords
• Check systems for malware
• Reporting suspicious activities

A mega data leak on Google, Apple and Facebook recently became known, and according to experts, it is probably said to have been older data. For the users, however, it makes sense to stick to the steps mentioned to protect themselves.