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A July 2025 hack of a Qantas call center exposed 5.7 million customers' data due to a Salesforce flaw, triggering massive penalties and legal action.
A major data breach at Qantas, linked to a hacking group exploiting a vulnerability in Salesforce software used by an offshore call center, has exposed personal information of up to 5.7 million customers, including names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and Frequent Flyer details.
The breach, which occurred in July 2025, has triggered a $250,000 bonus loss for CEO Vanessa Hudson and could lead to penalties exceeding $7 billion under Australia’s strict privacy laws.
Stolen data, totaling 153 gigabytes, was posted on file-sharing platforms, raising concerns about identity theft and scams.
Qantas has offered identity protection support, secured a court injunction in New South Wales to block access, and is working with authorities, but the order does not apply internationally.
A complaint has been filed with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner, and class actions are expected.
The incident is part of a broader trend of major corporate data leaks in Australia, highlighting ongoing risks from third-party software dependencies and supply chain cyberattacks.
En julio de 2025, un hackeo de un centro de llamadas de Qantas expuso los datos de 5.7 millones de clientes debido a una falla de Salesforce, lo que provocó multas masivas y acciones legales.