Singapore Airlines Says 46,000 Bookings Hit in Amadeus Breach
Singapore Airlines, the country's flag carrier, says a breach at the travel technology firm Amadeus has affected 46,000 bookings. The data exposed included customers' names, the airline said. The incident shows how a single outside vendor can put many airlines' customer records at risk at once.
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Context: Amadeus runs booking and reservation systems used by many airlines, hotels and travel agents, so one breach can reach customers of many companies. Firms now store large amounts of personal data online, which makes such leaks a growing concern.
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