Hackers Leak Data of 8.7 Million People After UK Airport Breach
· Technology · BBC News, Reuters
Cyber criminals have published the personal data of nearly nine million individuals online following a security breach at Manchester Airports Group. The hackers targeted Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands airports, unsuccessfully attempting to extort the company for a ransom. The stolen information includes email addresses, phone numbers, postcodes, and vehicle registration details. While the company stated that no payment or bank details were accessed, experts warn that the exposed data could be used for secondary scams.
Why it matters
The public release of this data leaves millions of travelers at high risk of targeted phishing and identity theft, requiring increased vigilance for unsolicited communications.
Read the original report — BBC News
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