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Qantas Data Breach: Hackers Leak 5 Million User Records After Ransom Deadline

** Following a failed ransom demand, hackers leaked data of 5 million Qantas users. The breach exposed email addresses, phone numbers, and frequent flyer details. Australia reaffirmed its no-ransom policy. **CONTENT:**

In a significant cyberattack, hackers have leaked the personal data of five million Qantas customers after the airline and Australian government refused to meet a ransom demand. The breach, attributed to the group Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, exposed email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and frequent flyer numbers, though financial and passport details remain secure according to recent analysis of the incident.

by Rafael Mendes
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AT&T Data Breach Settlement: $177 Million Payout – Eligibility and Claim Filing Guide

AT&T has agreed to a $177 million settlement for two major data breaches affecting millions of customers. Eligible individuals can file claims for compensation through the telecomdatasettlement.com portal before the November 18, 2025 deadline. This guide covers eligibility requirements and the claims process.

AT&T is paying $177 million to settle class action lawsuits stemming from two massive data breaches that exposed the personal information of millions of current and former customers. The telecommunications giant faces legal consequences for the 2019 breach affecting 73 million people and the 2024 breach impacting approximately 109 million customers through a Snowflake data warehouse attack. With the claims process now open, eligible individuals have until November 18, 2025, to file for compensation.

Understanding the AT&T Data Breaches

by Elisa Romero