Air France and KLM Hit by Data Breach Affecting Customer Information

Air France and KLM disclosed yesterday that hackers breached their customer service platform, stealing personal data including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and rewards program details. The airlines quickly cut off the attackers' access and stressed that sensitive information like passwords, credit card details, and passport data remained secure.

Both airlines reported the incident to their respective data protection authorities and are notifying affected customers. Security experts suspect the breach may be linked to the ShinyHunters group, which has targeted Salesforce platforms to attack major brands like Chanel and Dior. The incident highlights how cybercriminals increasingly focus on software-as-a-service platforms that store vast amounts of customer data.

Source: Dark Reading