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Qantas App Glitch Exposes Passenger Details

A technical issue with Qantas' mobile app inadvertently revealed personal travel information of several passengers, including names and flight details.

  • Qantas issued an apology after a glitch in its app displayed other passengers' names, flight plans, and loyalty points to users.
  • The issue, not linked to a cyberattack, was attributed to a recent update in the app's system.
  • No financial data or the ability to misuse loyalty points was exposed during the breach.
  • The airline has resolved the glitch and reassured customers that no incorrect boarding passes were used.
  • This incident adds to a series of data breaches affecting airlines, raising concerns over personal data security.
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