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Company that runs Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands hubs says passenger safety is unaffected
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United Kingdom — Lauren Almeida
Company that runs Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands hubs says passenger safety is unaffected
Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports have been hit by a cyber-attack, with hackers accessing the data of about 8.7 million customers.
Hackers obtained their email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registration numbers and postcodes, as the incident affected data related to “car park, lounge and fast-track bookings and in-airport wifi sign-ups”, said Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which operates the three air hubs.
Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports have been hit by a cyber-attack, with hackers accessing the data of about 8.7 million customers.
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Source: The Guardian · Lauren Almeida. Published 27 Aug 2026, 12:21 pm.
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