Technology
Cyberattack on three UK airports exposes data of 8.7 million customers
Manchester Airports Group reported no operational disruptions, and payment details were not involved in the breach.
The short version
- Hackers accessed the personal data of roughly 8.7 million customers across Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands airports.
- Exposed information includes email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registrations, and postcodes from parking, lounge, fast-track, and Wi-Fi sign-ups.
- Manchester Airports Group stated that operations, aviation security, and passenger safety remain unaffected, and payment information was not stored on the breached system.
- The airport operator has contained the risk, notified relevant authorities, and urged customers to be vigilant against suspicious communications.
Key facts
- A cyberattack targeted three UK airports operated by Manchester Airports Group: Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands.[The Guardian]
- Hackers accessed personal data belonging to approximately 8.7 million customers.[The Guardian]
- The compromised data involves email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registrations, and postcodes related to parking, lounge, fast-track bookings, and in-airport Wi-Fi sign-ups.[The Guardian]
- The compromised system did not contain customer payment or banking details.[The Guardian]
- Manchester Airports Group confirmed that airport operations, aviation security, and passenger safety were not affected by the incident.[The Guardian]
Sources
- Three UK airports hit by cyber-attack with data of 8.7m customers accessedThe Guardian - World