Hackers Steal Data of 8.7 Million Customers in Cyberattack on Three UK Airports

Cybersecuritynews •Abinaya • August 28, 2026

Cybercriminals have stolen the personal data of 8.7 million customers following a cyberattack on systems used by Manchester Airports Group (MAG), which operates Manchester Airport, East Midlands Airport and London Stansted Airport. The airport operator said the incident involved unauthorized access to customer information, including email addresses, postcodes and vehicle registration details. The attackers […]

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Data Breach at Manchester Airports Group Affects 8.7 Million Customers The Manchester Airports Group (MAG) reported a cyber security incident affecting approximately 8.7 million customers across its three airports: Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands. The breach involved unauthorized access to customer data related to car park, lounge, and Fast Track bookings, as well as in-airport Wi-Fi sign-ups. Compromised information includes email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registration numbers, and postcodes, but no bank or payment details were accessed. The incident was contained quickly, and airport operations remained unaffected. MAG has advised customers to be vigilant against phishing attempts and has temporarily suspended its online booking management service. The breach is considered significant due to the large number of affected individuals, although it has not led to operational disruptions. 66 sources 59

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