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EPISODE · Oct 13, 2025 · 11 MIN

How hackers hit Qantas

from The Daily Aus · host The Daily Aus

Names, phone number and email addresses were just some of the personal data points compromised during a hacking scandal that first hit Qantas back in July. Fast forward to this week, and things have escalated, with the hackers behind that attack leaking that data on the dark web. On today’s podcast, we’re breaking down exactly what happened, how the hackers got in, who was behind the attack, and what Qantas customers can do to protect themselves. Hosts: Elliot Lawry and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Names, phone number and email addresses were just some of the personal data points compromised during a hacking scandal that first hit Qantas back in July. Fast forward to this week, and things have escalated, with the hackers behind that attack...

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