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Major Cyberattack Hits Three UK Airports, Data of 8.7 Million Users Stolen

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  • A cyberattack has affected Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands airports.
  • Data of approximately 8.7 million users was stolen, but no bank details were compromised.
  • The airport operator refused to pay a ransom demanded by the hackers.

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Hackers have targeted the Manchester Airports Group, which operates Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands airports. They stole user data including email addresses, phone numbers, and vehicle registrations from services like Wi-Fi sign-ups, car parking, and lounge bookings. The group detected the breach on Tuesday, blocked further access, and confirmed that passenger safety and financial data were not compromised. The hackers' ransom demand was rejected.

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A major cyberattack has struck three UK airports—Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands—resulting in the theft of data from approximately 8.7 million users. The hackers demanded a ransom, which the airport operator has refused to pay.

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