29 August 2026 - 18:11

Category: Breach

Enjoy Your Holiday And Stolen Data

Manchester Airports Group declined a ransom, watching 8.7 million records get leaked. Why do we even bother booking parking online?

Enjoy Your Holiday And Stolen Data

Source: Manchester Airports Breach Hits 8.7M, Ransom Refused [2026]

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Severity: Critical Mood: Frustrating

Here we go again with another splendid day for British travel, as Manchester Airports Group suffered an intrusion that leaked 8.7 million customer records after declining a ransom demand. Unlucky travellers booking car parks, executive lounges, Fast Track security, and airport Wi-Fi found their details generously shared. Guarding against such widespread holiday misery requires actually securing terminal Wi-Fi networks and booking portals before intruders come knocking for ransoms.

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