In an update on the ASX, the Flying Kangaroo said it was still working to validate the individual and added it had also engaged the Australian Federal Police.
Chief executive Vanessa Hudson has argued that cyber criminals operate globally and added that a similar incident occurred the week prior in the US.
In an update, the airline also revealed it had implemented additional security measures and said it was working with experts to “forensically analyse” the impacted system.
From possible legal outcomes, to what the government can do to fight data breaches, here’s what analysts and academics have to say about this week’s Qantas hack.
The FIFO and charter operator has offloaded the bulk of its E190 parts inventory to Orlando-based supplier AVIAN Inventory Management for around $49.4 million, and has sold the CF34-10 engines from six E190 airframes to Dallas firm Beautech Power Systems for $62.3 million.
The carrier, which serves 20 destinations in Far North Queensland and the Torres Strait, is selling 100 per cent of its business through William Buck, an accounting and advisory firm trading across both Australia and New Zealand. It has been owned by the Christoudias brothers since 2015.