Major Aussie hotel chain Quest issues urgent warning to customers after data breach
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Quest Apartment Hotels, one of Australia's largest hotel and serviced-apartment chains, has issued an urgent warning to customers following a data breach that exposed personal information, urging affected guests to stay alert for scams and potential identity theft. The breach adds to a growing list of high-profile cyberattacks on Australian companies in recent years, renewing scrutiny of how businesses store and protect customer data.
Quest has not detailed the full scope of the breach or precisely which data types were compromised, though incidents of this kind typically involve names, contact details and booking records. The company has advised customers to monitor their accounts closely for unusual activity and to be wary of phishing attempts that may seek to exploit the leaked information.
- Quest Hotels warns customers after a data breach exposes personal information
- Company urges guests to watch for scams and identity theft
- Exact scope of breach and data compromised not yet confirmed
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Quest Apartment Hotels is one of Australia's biggest names in serviced apartments and hotel-style accommodation, with properties across the country used by both holidaymakers and business travellers. The company has told customers that a data breach has exposed some of their personal information, though it has not yet confirmed exactly what was taken or how many people are affected.
Data breaches like this typically involve details such as names, contact information and booking history, which can be used by criminals to attempt scams, phishing emails or identity theft. Quest is advising guests to watch their accounts for unusual activity and to be cautious of any suspicious messages referencing their booking or personal details.
The incident comes amid a run of major cyberattacks on Australian companies in recent years, which has put pressure on businesses to explain how they safeguard customer data and prompted wider debate about data protection standards in the country.
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