ShinyHunters Target Qantas Airways in Major Cyber Attack

Ransomware

Summary

On October 3, 2025, the ransomware group ShinyHunters publicly claimed responsibility for an attack targeting
Qantas Airways, a renowned Australian airline.
According to the threat actor’s post, they intend to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated.


Incident Report

FieldDetails
TargetQantas Airways
CountryAustralia
Attacking GroupShinyHunters
Date ReportedOctober 3, 2025
Threat Actor Statement“Sensitive data will be exposed unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.”

Qantas Airways, one of the oldest airlines in the world, has built a reputation for safety and service excellence. The airline offers both international and domestic routes and is a member of the OneWorld airline alliance. The attack by ShinyHunters is a significant threat to its operations and customer data security.

ShinyHunters is a notorious cybercriminal group known for targeting large organizations and demanding ransoms for data. They have been involved in several high-profile data breaches, exploiting vulnerabilities to access sensitive information.

Proactively responding to such threats is crucial for organizations. Regular dark web monitoring can help in early detection of data breaches and prevent potential damage. Organizations are advised to use tools like email breach checker to monitor their domains and safeguard their data against cyber threats.

Recommendations

  • Monitor your domains and email addresses for exposure using reputable threat intelligence tools.
  • Conduct a full compromise assessment and incident response drill internally.
  • Verify backups and ensure they are offline and ransomware-resistant.
  • Educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and lateral movement techniques used by groups like Qilin.
  • Engage with cyber forensics and legal counsel before initiating contact with threat actors.

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Disclaimer

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All breach data reported here is sourced from publicly available threat intelligence feeds for awareness and early-warning purposes only.
Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.

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