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Manchester Airports Group hit by cyberattack exposing 8.7 million customers' data

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has confirmed a major cyberattack affecting three UK airports: Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands. An unauthorized third party accessed the personal data of approximately 8.7 million customers.

The compromised information includes email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registration numbers, and postcodes. This data was primarily linked to airport parking, lounge access, Fast Track bookings, and in-terminal Wi-Fi registrations. MAG emphasized that neither the company nor the breached systems stored customers’ bank or payment details, and no financial information was accessed.

While airport operations, flight schedules, and parking services remain unaffected, the online ‘Manage My Booking’ service at Stansted has been temporarily suspended as a precaution. MAG stated that passenger safety and aviation security were not compromised. The group has notified relevant authorities, including the Information Commissioner’s Office, and is working with cybersecurity specialists.

Reports indicate that the attackers demanded a ransom, which MAG refused to pay. Affected customers are being contacted directly and are urged to remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts via suspicious emails, texts, or calls.

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East Midlands Airport · Information Commissioner’s Office · London Stansted Airport · Manchester Airport · Manchester Airports Group

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