UK airports operator hit by cyber-attack and customer data accessed
Summary
Three UK airports run by Manchester Airports Group were targeted by a cyber-attack that exposed personal data of about 8.7 million customers. The stolen information included emails, phone numbers, vehicle registrations, and addresses, but no payment or banking details were accessed. Airport operations and passenger safety were not affected.Key Facts
- The cyber-attack affected Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands airports.
- Hackers accessed customer data related to car park bookings, lounge and fast-track services, and airport Wi-Fi sign-ups.
- Around 8.7 million customers had their email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registrations, and postcodes exposed.
- No banking or payment information was compromised.
- Airport operations and passenger safety were not impacted by the attack.
- The airport group acted quickly to contain the breach and is working with experts and authorities.
- Customers were warned to be cautious about unexpected emails or calls pretending to be from the airports.
- Manchester Airports Group said it takes customer data security very seriously and apologized for any worry caused.
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