Cyber● ElevatedOct 30 · Oct 30, 2026, 8:38 AM

Cathay Pacific says data from 53,000 bookings compromised in Amadeus cyberattack

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from South China Morning Post · global

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has revealed that personal data and flight details of 53,000 bookings were compromised after hackers breached its technology service provider’s system. The carrier is among hundreds of airlines worldwide that use technology solutions provided by Amadeus IT Group. Cathay said on Friday that the unauthorised access took place between August 2023 and September 2026. “We apologise to our customers for the concern and inconvenience caused by this...

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