Japan Airlines reported a data breach where hackers stole personal information, including passport and frequent flyer numbers, from approximately 2,000 customers of its IT provider, Amadeus IT Group.

Earlier attacks and coverage

No earlier related attack in our archive yet.

Business impact

The breach necessitates individual notifications to affected customers and may lead to increased security costs and potential legal liabilities for Japan Airlines.

Industries affected

Airlines and IT services.

Users affected

About 2,000 Japan Airlines customers had their passport numbers, frequent flyer numbers, email addresses, and phone numbers stolen, potentially exposing them to identity theft and fraud.

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