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Cybercriminals sail away with data from 6 million Carnival customers

Feeds2.Feedburner •Sinisa Markovic • May 28, 2026

Carnival Corporation, one of the world’s largest cruise operators, confirmed a data breach weeks after the ShinyHunters hacking group claimed it had stolen millions of customer records. Carnival acknowledged a phishing incident involving a single employee account and stated that it was investigating the scope of the unauthorized activity. “On April 14, 2026, the company’s IT security team identified unauthorized activity involving an employee’s account. An unauthorized actor used social engineering to deceive an employee … More →

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Carnival Corporation Data Breach Affects Nearly 6 Million Customers Carnival Corporation reported a significant data breach affecting approximately 6 million customers due to a social engineering attack on an employee's account. The breach was detected on April 14, 2026, when unauthorized activity was identified. The attackers, linked to the ShinyHunters group, reportedly accessed sensitive personal information including names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and government-issued identification numbers. Carnival began notifying affected individuals on May 27, 2026, offering two years of complimentary credit monitoring through TransUnion. The company is enhancing its security measures and has engaged third-party experts for further investigation. The breach is part of a larger trend of cyberattacks targeting various organizations, with ShinyHunters known for previous high-profile incidents. Legal actions are being pursued against Carnival for alleged failures in timely notification. 47 sources 69

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