Cyberattack Exposes 8.7 Million Airport Customer Records
Manchester Airport Group confirms data breach affecting Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands airports, but assures no compromise to passenger safety or financial details.
Callum Smith
A cyberattack has compromised the data of approximately 8.7 million customers across Manchester Airport Group's operations.
Phone numbers, vehicle registration numbers, and postcodes were accessed in a recent cyber incident. This data specifically relates to car park, lounge, and fast track bookings, alongside in-airport Wi-Fi sign-ups at Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands airports.
Crucially, no bank or payment details were compromised during the incident. A MAG spokesperson confirmed, "Neither Mag nor the system accessed hold customers’ bank or payment details."
Neither Mag nor the system accessed hold customers’ bank or payment details.
Airport operations at all three locations remained unaffected by the cyber attack. Customer parking services continue to operate normally, with a MAG spokesperson reiterating, "The incident has not resulted in any operational disruption."
MAG has contained the cybersecurity risk, working with specialist advisers and authorities to safeguard customer data. A MAG spokesperson stated, "We immediately contained the risk and have been working with specialist advisers and taking appropriate steps to protect our customers and systems."
The group has informed and collaborates with the relevant authorities. Passenger safety or aviation security was not compromised at any point.
MAG apologized for any inconvenience or concern caused. The group reassures customers that the security of their information is taken seriously.
Manchester Airports Group claims the identity of the hackers is known. However, it remains unclear who carried out the attack.