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Cyberattack Hits UK Airports, Millions of Customer Data Stolen
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Cyberattack Hits UK Airports, Millions of Customer Data Stolen

From Delfi Latvia · () Latvian

Translated from Latvian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A cyberattack on three UK airports managed by Manchester Airports Group (MAG) resulted in the theft of data belonging to 8.7 million customers.
  • The compromised information includes email addresses, phone numbers, and vehicle registration details, but MAG states flight operations and passenger safety were unaffected.
  • This incident follows a series of cyberattacks targeting major UK companies in the past year.

Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which operates Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands airports, has confirmed a significant data breach affecting 8.7 million customers. The cyberattack, which occurred over the weekend, saw unauthorized third parties gain access to sensitive customer information.

has not caused any operational disruption

— MAGStating that the cyberattack did not affect airport operations.

The compromised data includes email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registration numbers, and postal codes. MAG stated that the breach primarily involved data related to "car park, lounge and fast track bookings, as well as airport Wi-Fi registration." The airport operator emphasized that at no point was passenger safety or aviation security compromised, and that flight operations have not been disrupted.

At no point has passenger safety or aviation security been compromised

— MAGReassuring the public about safety measures during the cyberattack.

MAG reported that they "immediately contained the risk" and are working with specialist consultants to implement protective measures. The company assured customers that banking and payment data were not affected by the incident. While MAG has not identified the perpetrators, they referred to the attackers as an "unauthorized third party."

A certain amount of customer data has been obtained, relating to car park, lounge and fast track bookings, as well as airport Wi-Fi registration.

— MAGDetailing the types of customer data that were compromised.

This incident is the latest in a string of cyberattacks to hit the UK. Last year, major companies such as Jaguar Land Rover, Marks and Spencer, Harrods, and the Co-op supermarket chain were also targeted. The frequency of such attacks highlights ongoing cybersecurity challenges for businesses operating in the UK.

We immediately contained the risk and worked with specialist consultants and took appropriate measures to protect our customers and systems.

— MAGDescribing the company's response to the cyberattack.
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Originally published by Delfi Latvia in Latvian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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