Singapore Airlines Says 46,000 Booking Records May Be Affected
Singapore Airlines said about 46,000 booking records may have been affected by a cybersecurity incident involving Amadeus, the travel technology firm that runs its reservation systems. The airline shared this on Tuesday. The case is a reminder that airlines and their tech partners hold large amounts of customer details.
Quick glossarySingapore Airlines, Cybersecurity incident, Amadeus
- Singapore Airlines
- Singapore's national carrier, widely known for long-haul flights and its service standards, based in Singapore.
- Cybersecurity incident
- A problem where hackers or faults may have reached computer systems or data that should have stayed protected.
- Amadeus
- A Spain-based travel technology company whose software is used by many airlines to handle bookings and reservations.
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