Qantas says its operations and safety are unaffected by a major cyber hack of its systems, potentially impacting six million customers. 

It's investigating the proportion of the data stolen, and expects it will be significant.

Initial reviews show some customer names, emails, phone numbers, birth dates and frequent flyer numbers were stolen. 

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the airline has warned impacted customers to be mindful of incoming scams.

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Qantas says its operations and safety are unaffected by a major cyber hack of its systems, potentially impacting six million customers.&nbsp;
It's investigating the proportion of the data stolen, and expects it will be significant.
Initial reviews show some customer names, emails, phone numbers, birth dates and frequent flyer numbers were stolen.&nbsp;
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the airline has warned impacted customers to be mindful of incoming scams.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on the fallout from the Qantas system hack

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