What Happened
Global Airline Reservation System Compromised In 38-Month Intrusion
Malaysia Airlines has warned that customer information processed through Amadeus, its third-party reservation technology provider, may have been exposed in a cybersecurity incident affecting travel records between August 2023 and September 2026. The breach, which was first reported by Homeland411, is believed to have compromised passenger data across multiple airlines, including Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Asian carriers. The incident has raised serious supply-chain security concerns across the commercial aviation industry, with experts emphasizing the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive passenger data.