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Sydney Morning Herald
09-07-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘I dropped everything': Qantas boss clears the air on cyberattack
It wasn't quite the same drama Kiefer Sutherland's fictional character, Jack Bauer, endures in the TV series 24, but Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson has just had her own little adventure tackling cybercriminals. Ten days ago, while holidaying with her family in Greece, Hudson received the call from a senior executive holding down the fort in Australia. It was an early morning call for Hudson, and the news was grim. Qantas' system had been breached by cybercriminals. It was the first crisis under Hudson's watch, and her holiday was over as round the clock management of the crisis kicked in. The data breach was bad enough, but how Qantas would handle the situation was a key object of interest for customers, the media, the government and the airline's board. To say nothing of the elites – from the likes of the prime minister to the chairman of BHP – given some members of the Chairman's Lounge had their details stolen. A response team was quickly assembled, with members from the IT, Frequent Flyers, communications and government relations divisions all pitching in. For the next 72 hours, Hudson held a series of meetings with the response team, the board and the government, including the federal Transport Minister, Catherine King. 'As soon as I was contacted I dropped everything, this was 100 per cent of my focus – responding to the team,' Hudson said. In the early hours of the drama, what had been stolen and how many and which customers had fallen victim wasn't known. She said that in the first 24 hours, the first and most immediate task, was to secure the system and lock out the cybercriminals. Once done, the next task was to access what information was contained in the breached system and which customers were affected. From the Qantas customer management perspective it was equally important to find out what information wasn't compromised. Luckily hackers had stolen no passport or credit card details, but addresses, phone numbers and frequent flyer numbers of millions of customers were now in a criminal database.
The Age
09-07-2025
- The Age
‘I dropped everything': Qantas boss clears the air on cyberattack
It wasn't quite the same drama Kiefer Sutherland's fictional character, Jack Bauer, endures in the TV series 24, but Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson has just had her own little adventure tackling cybercriminals. Ten days ago, while holidaying with her family in Greece, Hudson received the call from a senior executive holding down the fort in Australia. It was an early morning call for Hudson, and the news was grim. Qantas' system had been breached by cybercriminals. It was the first crisis under Hudson's watch, and her holiday was over as round the clock management of the crisis kicked in. The data breach was bad enough, but how Qantas would handle the situation was a key object of interest for customers, the media, the government and the airline's board. To say nothing of the elites – from the likes of the prime minister to the chairman of BHP – given some members of the Chairman's Lounge had their details stolen. A response team was quickly assembled, with members from the IT, Frequent Flyers, communications and government relations divisions all pitching in. For the next 72 hours, Hudson held a series of meetings with the response team, the board and the government, including the federal Transport Minister, Catherine King. 'As soon as I was contacted I dropped everything, this was 100 per cent of my focus – responding to the team,' Hudson said. In the early hours of the drama, what had been stolen and how many and which customers had fallen victim wasn't known. She said that in the first 24 hours, the first and most immediate task, was to secure the system and lock out the cybercriminals. Once done, the next task was to access what information was contained in the breached system and which customers were affected. From the Qantas customer management perspective it was equally important to find out what information wasn't compromised. Luckily hackers had stolen no passport or credit card details, but addresses, phone numbers and frequent flyer numbers of millions of customers were now in a criminal database.
Geek Vibes Nation
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Vibes Nation
'Flashback' (1990) Blu-Ray Review - Unlikely Buddy Comedy Is Harmless Fun
Dennis Hopper and Kiefer Sutherland make a screen team that spans generations in Flashback. Infamous '60s radical Huey Walker (Hopper) has been caught by the Feds and is headed for prison under the watchful eye of an uptight FBI agent (Sutherland). Easy enough, right? But when Huey turns the tables on his escort, the two are in for a ride that's anything but easy. Carol Kane, Paul Dooley, and Cliff De Young also star in this laugh-packed road trip (emphasis on trip)! For thoughts on Flashback, please check out my thoughts on No Streaming Required: Video Quality Flashback debuted on Blu-Ray in 2023 with an inconsistent digital AVC encoded 1080p transfer derived from an older master that could use a refresh with its various drawbacks. The transfer retains a respectable amount of natural film grain, although there appears to be some amount of processing applied. Subtle signs of print damage show up sporadically, but it is an overall clear viewing experience. This is a pretty soft image for most of the runtime, but some fine detail can be observed in the clothing and backgrounds. Colors are somewhat muted yet stand out in certain moments in terms of saturation. Black levels are irregular with crush and compression artifacts occasionally visible in this presentation. Skin tones are natural and consistent across the ensemble. This feature could get a nice uptick with a fresh master, but it does what you need it to if you don't mind a careless HD presentation. Audio Quality This Blu-Ray presents the film with a DTS-HD 5.1 Master Audio track and a DTS-HD 2.0 Master Audio stereo track that are quite a bit better than the video side of things. The witty dialogue comes through clearly in tandem with all competing sounds. The environmental effects, such as rushing river water and train noises, are defined without turning into an auditory mess. The soundtrack presents an immersive experience for audiences. Nearly every tune emerges with a forthright fidelity, but you do hear the slightest bit of strain in some notes. Shout! Studios has done good work overall. Optional English SDH subtitles are provided. Special Features There are no special features provided on this disc. Final Thoughts Flashback is a pretty standard unlikely buddy comedy that plays well enough within the conventions. Kiefer Sutherland seems a bit too stiff for this role, but Dennis Hopper seems to be completely in his element. Carol Kane is a scene-stealer who allows that back half of the film to feel a bit more lively. This is a good candidate for a mindless weekend watch. Shout! Studios has provided a Blu-Ray featuring a dated A/V presentation and zero special features. Fans of the talent involved will want to seek it out, but casual audiences may want to sample before they buy. Flashback is currently available to purchase on Blu-Ray. Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray. Disclaimer: Shout! Studios has supplied a copy of this set free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iconic '90s Actor Is Unrecognizable 35 Years After Co-Starring With Julia Roberts
Iconic '90s Actor Is Unrecognizable 35 Years After Co-Starring With Julia Roberts originally appeared on Parade. Oliver Platt is unrecognizable 35 years after starring in 1990's Flatliners alongside Julia Roberts. On Friday, June 20, the actor, 65, pictures obtained by the Daily Mail captured the actor during a rare public outing in Manhattan. Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 The Bicentennial Man and Lake Placid star looked nothing like he did during his '90s heyday. For the jaunt, Platt donned a gray, collared shirt, jean shorts, tall white socks and tennis shoes, sporting a thinner frame and grayer hair than fans are used to seeing. See the photos of Platt and what he looks like now! In 1990, Platt and Roberts, 57, starred in the sci-fi psychological horror film directed by Joel Schumacher and produced by Michael Douglas and Rick Bieber. Flatliners also starred Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, William Baldwin and K.K. Dodds, among others. Platt portrayed Randy Steckle, a medical student who takes part in near-death experiments alongside his peers in an attempt to learn what happens after death. Today, the actor is best known for portraying a very different kind of doctor—psychologist Dr. Daniel Charles in Chicago Med. Next: Iconic '90s Actress, 67, Flaunts Ageless Beauty While Leaving Nothing to the Imagination Iconic '90s Actor Is Unrecognizable 35 Years After Co-Starring With Julia Roberts first appeared on Parade on Jun 21, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iconic '90s Actor Is Unrecognizable 35 Years After Co-Starring With Julia Roberts
Iconic '90s Actor Is Unrecognizable 35 Years After Co-Starring With Julia Roberts originally appeared on Parade. is unrecognizable 35 years after starring in 1990's Flatliners alongside Julia Roberts. On Friday, June 20, the actor, 65, pictures obtained by the Daily Mail captured the actor during a rare public outing in Manhattan. Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 The Bicentennial Man and Lake Placid star looked nothing like he did during his '90s heyday. For the jaunt, Platt donned a gray, collared shirt, jean shorts, tall white socks and tennis shoes, sporting a thinner frame and grayer hair than fans are used to 1990, Platt and Roberts, 57, starred in the sci-fi psychological horror film directed by Joel Schumacher and produced by Michael Douglas and Rick Bieber. Flatliners also starred , , William Baldwin and K.K. Dodds, among others. Platt portrayed Randy Steckle, a medical student who takes part in near-death experiments alongside his peers in an attempt to learn what happens after death. Today, the actor is best known for portraying a very different kind of doctor—psychologist Dr. Daniel Charles in Chicago Med. Next: Iconic '90s Actor Is Unrecognizable 35 Years After Co-Starring With Julia Roberts first appeared on Parade on Jun 21, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
