Hackers steal data from millions of airport customers
Manchester Airports Group reported a cyber security breach that exposed the personal data of approximately 8.7 million customers. The stolen information includes email addresses, vehicle registrations, and postcodes, though no financial data was compromised.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing vulnerability of large-scale infrastructure and the risks associated with storing customer data from public services.
Image source, EPA Image caption, About 8.7 million customers across three UK airports had their data accessed
Objective reporting of a security incident based on official statements.
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