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Cybercrooks jet off with Manchester Airports Group customer data

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Manchester Airports Group says cybercriminals took customer data affecting an estimated 8.7 million customers at the UK's largest airport operator.

The Register reports that Manchester Airports Group, the UK's largest airport operator, believes approximately 8.7 million customers were affected by a cyber incident. The attackers are described as cybercriminals, with data tied to bookings and Wi-Fi registrations at Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands airports. This report adds a scale estimate to the group's breach disclosure.

Key facts
  • Approximately 8.7 million customers estimated affected
  • Attackers described as cybercriminals
  • Confirms MAG is the UK's largest airport operator
  • Adds scale to booking and Wi-Fi data theft
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UK’s largest airport operator believes 8. 7 million customers affected

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