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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 in which hackers accessed the data of about 8.7 million customers.
The incident involved data related to “car park, lounge and fast-track bookings and in-airport wifi sign-ups”, and the hackers obtained email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registration numbers and postcodes, said Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which operates the three hubs.
Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports have been hit by a cyber-attack in which hackers accessed the data of about 8.7 million customers.
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Source: The Guardian · Lauren Almeida. Published 27 Aug 2026, 02:53 pm.
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