SkyTeam Status Match - ITA Airways

[Flyfrequently]

I got this from ITA

Dear Customer, pursuant to Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, ITA Airways hereby informs you that, in recent days, it has been the victim of a cyber-attack which resulted in unauthorized access to personal data relating to the Volare loyalty program, with possible copying of such data. Based on the evidence currently available, the incident has affected only identification and contact data, as well as information relating to the Volare profile, with no compromise of payment data, passwords or credentials for accessing accounts. As the incident may increase the risk of fraudulent communications (phishing) or identity theft, you are invited to pay particular attention to suspicious emails, SMS messages or phone calls, to refrain from disclosing passwords or personal codes and, as a purely precautionary measure, to update the password of your Volare account. Following the attack, ITA Airways has strengthened the measures already in place to protect its systems, activating additional security procedures and initiating the appropriate investigations and technical assessments, also in cooperation with the Italian Supervisory Authority “Garante per la protezione dei dati personali” and the competent authorities, which have been duly notified in accordance with the law. For further information, you may write to the following address: [email protected] and access the specific FAQs prepared by the data controller accessible at the following link www.ita-airways.com/it/en/support/support-faq/info-faq. The Data Protection Officer can be contacted at [email protected]. ITA Airways apologizes for the incident: the protection of personal data and the trust of its customers represent a constant priority. Kind regards, ITALIA TRASPORTO AEREO S.p.A. – ITA Airways​

Ditto @VPS

 

[Happy Dude]

I didn't get that hack email but I've already been spammed by statusmatch.com to "match" to some loyalty program called Club Avolta where the benefits are discounted duty free purchases. Feeling quite icky about the LH attempt now.

 

[VPS]

I didn't get that hack email but I've already been spammed by statusmatch.com to "match" to some loyalty program called Club Avolta where the benefits are discounted duty free purchases. Feeling quite icky about the LH attempt now.

I matched to Club Avolta and I think that gave me top status with Radisson for a year

 

[Happy Dude]

I matched to Club Avolta and I think that gave me top status with Radisson for a year

Really? That'd be pretty handy so you'd think they'd use such a benefit as a lure, as opposed to this (not my bolding) which mentions only duty free and dining discounts (maybe at a Radisson?):

Enjoy shopping and dining on your travels?
Become a Club Avolta member and we will status match your frequent flyer or hotel status with our most exclusive Platinum tier.*

Enjoy spectacular travel benefits as a Club Avolta Platinum member.
Platinum members access special member prices and save up to 10% on airport shopping around the globe, plus 5% off food and drink at thousands of locations.​

Club Avolta can be used in over 5,000 locations in 70+ countries, so it is very likely that you will pass by one of our shopping or dining outlets on your travel journey.