FBI Seizes Qantas Data Hackers’ Website
- Here's a summary of the provided text,focusing on the key points regarding Qantas and the data breach:
- * Qantas is dealing with a hacking group threat: A hacking group is threatening to release personal data stolen from around 40 companies,including Qantas,on the dark web.
- in essence, Qantas is actively responding to a significant cyber threat and working to protect its customers' data while cooperating with law enforcement.
Here’s a summary of the provided text,focusing on the key points regarding Qantas and the data breach:
* Qantas is dealing with a hacking group threat: A hacking group is threatening to release personal data stolen from around 40 companies,including Qantas,on the dark web.
* Qantas is supporting customers: The airline states it is continuing to support customers impacted by the data breach, offering a 24/7 support line and specialist identity protection advice.
* Legal Action: Qantas obtained an injunction from the NSW Supreme Court to prevent the stolen data from being accessed or released, even though they initially said ther was no evidence of data release.
* Website Seizure: A website associated with the hacking group was seized by law enforcement (FBI, US Department of Justice, French authorities). Though, Qantas and the FBI haven’t publicly commented on the seizure.
* US Government Action: The hacking group claims recent US government action against them has not impacted their Salesforce campaigns.
* Previous Incidents: the group claims this is the fourth time the FBI has taken action against them over several years.
in essence, Qantas is actively responding to a significant cyber threat and working to protect its customers’ data while cooperating with law enforcement.