Cyberattack hits 3 UK airports, data of 8.7 million customers leaked
A cyberattack on Manchester Airports Group has compromised the personal data of 8.7 million customers across three UK airports. While sensitive financial information was not accessed, the breach exposed contact details and booking information.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing vulnerability of critical infrastructure and the significant privacy risks associated with large-scale data storage in the travel sector.
The UK's three major airports Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands have been hit by a cyber-attack. Hackers accessed the personal data of about 8.7 million customers, The Guardian reported.Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which operates all three airports, said the compromised information included customers’ email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registration numbers and postcodes. The affected data was linked to car park, lounge and fast-track bookings, as well as in-airport Wi-Fi sign-ups.MAG said the incident did not affect passenger safety or aviation security and caused no disruption to airport operations. It also said the affected system did not contain customers’ bank or payment details.The company said the incident occurred over the weekend and that it had “immediately contained the risk”.
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