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UK Airport Data Breach: 8.7 Million Customers Affected in Cyber Attack
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UK Airport Data Breach: 8.7 Million Customers Affected in Cyber Attack

From RTÉ News · () English

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

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A cyber security incident at three major UK airports operated by Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has resulted in the access of data belonging to about 8.7 million customers.
  • The compromised data primarily includes email addresses, related to Wi-Fi sign-ups, and booking information for car parks, lounges, and fast-track services.
  • MAG has stated that passenger safety and aviation security were not compromised, and no bank or payment details were accessed, with operations remaining unaffected.

Approximately 8.7 million customers have had their data accessed following a cyber security incident affecting three major UK airports: Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands. Manchester Airports Group (MAG), the operator of these airports, confirmed the breach, which occurred when an unauthorized third party gained access to their systems.

Manchester Airports group has been subject to a cyber security incident by an unauthorised third party.

— MAG spokespersonConfirming the cyber security incident and its cause.

MAG has emphasized that at no point was passenger safety or aviation security compromised during the incident. Furthermore, the company stated that neither MAG nor the accessed systems hold customers' bank or payment details. The majority of the compromised data consists of customer email addresses, primarily linked to in-airport Wi-Fi sign-ups. Additionally, phone numbers, vehicle registration numbers, and postcodes were accessed, relating to car park, lounge, and fast-track bookings.

A quantity of customer data has been obtained that relates to car park, lounge and fast track bookings and in-airport wifi sign-ups at Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports.

— MAG spokespersonDetailing the type of customer data accessed in the breach.

Upon detecting the incident, MAG stated it immediately contained the risk. The company is working with specialist advisers and has taken appropriate steps to secure its systems and protect customer information. They have also informed and are collaborating with the relevant authorities.

We immediately contained the risk and have been working with specialist advisers and taking appropriate steps to protect our customers and systems.

— MAG spokespersonDescribing the immediate response and ongoing actions taken by MAG.

Operations at all three airports remained unaffected throughout the incident. MAG has issued an apology for any inconvenience or concern caused, reassuring customers that the security of their information is taken extremely seriously. The company is continuing to monitor the situation and implement necessary security measures.

At no point has passenger safety or aviation security been compromised.

— MAG spokespersonReassuring the public about the impact on safety and security.
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Originally published by RTÉ News in English. 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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