Personal information belonging to approximately 8.7 million individuals has been released online by a cyber-criminal group following a security breach at Manchester Airports Group (MAG). The affected databases involve customers who used services at Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands airports.
The stolen data includes contact information, postal codes, vehicle registration numbers, and details related to Wi-Fi logins and parking reservations. According to security analysts at HaveIBeenPwned, the leaked material also contains email addresses, phone numbers, and travel history. The hackers, who reportedly demanded an undisclosed ransom that MAG refused to pay, have made the half-terabyte data set freely available on the clear internet.
Cyber-security expert Kevin Beaumont warned that the exposure of travel patterns and personal identifiers poses a significant risk for targeted scams. He advised those affected to remain vigilant against fraudulent communications that may leverage the stolen information, such as vehicle registration details or contact data.
In a statement, MAG confirmed it has reached out to affected customers and those with upcoming travel plans to provide guidance. The company emphasized that the breach did not compromise the physical safety of airport operations and that it is currently collaborating with law enforcement and security consultants. The UK’s National Crime Agency maintains a policy of discouraging ransom payments to cyber-criminals.
The Information Commissioner's Office has advised victims to monitor their financial statements for suspicious activity, report the theft of any sensitive documents like passports or driver's licenses, and implement multi-factor authentication on their digital accounts.
Source: BBC News
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