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CYBER-ATTACK HITS 3 UK AIRPORTS, 8.7M RECORDS EXPOSED

AI DESK1 MIN READ
FRI, AUG 28, 2026

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Manchester Airports Group disclosed a breach affecting Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands airports. Hackers accessed data from approximately 8.7 million customers.

The cyber-attack compromised information related to car park bookings, lounge access, fast-track services, and in-airport Wi-Fi sign-ups. Stolen data includes email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registration numbers, and postcodes. MAG confirmed that passenger safety remains unaffected by the incident. The company has not disclosed when the breach occurred or how long hackers maintained access to the systems. This is one of the largest data breaches at UK airports in recent years. The affected airports serve millions of passengers annually, making the scale of exposed customer information significant. No details have been provided regarding whether affected customers will receive notification or what steps MAG is taking to prevent future incidents. The company has not announced whether it contacted law enforcement or launched a formal investigation into the breach.

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