Stansted owner MAG reports cyber attack and customer data theft
UKPulse Consumer Desk
Manchester Airport Group (MAG), owner of Stansted, East Midlands, and Manchester Airports, has reported a cyber attack resulting in the theft of customer data.
- Customer email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registrations, and postcodes were stolen.
- MAG stated that bank or payment details were not held on the accessed system.
- The incident was discovered on Tuesday, and relevant authorities have been informed.
Manchester Airport Group (MAG), which operates London Stansted, East Midlands, and Manchester Airports, has confirmed a cyber security incident. The group announced on Thursday that an unauthorised third party had seized customer data.
Stolen information includes customers' email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registrations, and postcodes. MAG stated that the system accessed by the hackers did not contain customers' bank or payment details.
MAG became aware of the incident on Tuesday and took immediate steps to contain the risk and prevent further access. The group has been working with specialist advisors and has informed relevant authorities.
What this means for you: If you are a customer of Stansted, East Midlands, or Manchester Airport, your email address, phone number, vehicle registration, or postcode may have been stolen.