Some Interrail travellers told to cancel passports as hacked data posted online
Summary
Personal data of over 300,000 European travellers who bought Interrail passes from Eurail was hacked and posted for sale on the dark web. Some affected travellers have been told to cancel their passports to prevent fraud, causing concern and extra costs. Eurail is advising customers to be cautious and update their passwords while investigating the incident.Key Facts
- Eurail, a Dutch company selling Interrail passes, was hacked in December.
- More than 300,000 travellers' personal data was accessed, including passport numbers and contact details.
- A sample of the stolen data was published on the messaging app Telegram, and the data is being sold on the dark web.
- The UK Passport Office and other agencies have told some travellers to cancel their passports to avoid fraud.
- Replacing passports can cost over £100 and cause delays for upcoming travel plans.
- Eurail advised customers to watch for suspicious communications and to change passwords for email, social media, and banking.
- Some affected customers are asking Eurail for compensation to cover the costs of new passports.
- Eurail apologized for the incident and said protecting customer data remains their top priority.
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