In early 2024, the world witnessed what experts have now called the biggest data breach in history — a cyber disaster involving over 26 billion records leaked online. Dubbed the “Mother of All Breaches” (MOAB) by cybersecurity researchers, this incident wasn’t a single hack but a massive compilation of stolen data from multiple platforms, stretching […]
The recent Qantas data breach sent shockwaves across the global business community, highlighting the growing vulnerabilities even among well-established, security-conscious organizations. For many U.S. businesses, this incident serves as a wake-up call about the importance of data governance, incident response, and customer transparency. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, every company—whether an airline, bank, or e-commerce […]
Hackers published 5 million Qantas customer records after a ransom deadline passed. Learn how it happened, what data was exposed, global implications, and how businesses can defend against similar breaches. In October 2025, a cyberattack struck Qantas, one of Australia’s leading airlines. Hackers leaked 5 million customer records after a ransom deadline lapsed, exposing sensitive […]
A cybercrime collective calling itself Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters claims to have stolen data from nearly 40 major global companies — including Qantas, Disney, Toyota, IKEA and others — and is demanding ransom, threatening to publish the stolen records if demands aren’t met. Qantas has obtained a court injunction and says it’s supporting affected customers; Salesforce […]
Data breaches have become one of the most pressing cybersecurity and privacy challenges of the digital age. From exposed passwords to stolen credit card details, breaches have not only cost organizations billions of dollars but also eroded customer trust. At Privacy Needle, we’ve reported extensively on how breaches impact compliance with regulations like GDPR, CCPA, […]
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