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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Technology
Anthony Cuthbertson

Teen hackers behind M&S cyber attack stole personal data of 5.7 million Qantas customers, airline reveals

Qantas has revealed that 5.7 million customers were impacted by a massive cyber attack carried out by the same hackers who targeted Marks & Spencer.

The Australian airline shared details of how the incident took place this week, with hackers gaining access to customer data by compromising one of its call centres in Manila in the Philippines.

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