Cathay Pacific reports booking-data breach

Technology · First reported 30 Oct, 08:38 · Updated 09:03

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Cathay Pacific said a breach involving its software provider Amadeus affected about 53,000 bookings. The airline said its own systems and operations were unaffected, while investigations continue.

Cathay Pacific said the Amadeus breach affected about 53,000 bookings from August 2023 to September; booking references, passenger names and flight details were included in most cases.
The airline said its own systems and operations were unaffected and that there was no evidence financial or payment information had been accessed.
Amadeus said it had contained the incident and strengthened monitoring; investigations were ongoing, with no indication the vulnerability had been used for ransomware.

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Key facts

Affected bookings: About 53,000, according to Cathay Pacific.
Affected period: August 2023 to September, according to Amadeus data cited by Cathay Pacific.
Data reported in most cases: Booking reference, passenger name and flight details.
Financial or payment information: Cathay Pacific said there was no evidence it was accessed.
Investigation: Ongoing, according to Amadeus.