EasyJet has announced it has been a victim of a data breach by a “highly sophisticated actor” which has comprised information of 9 million customers.
Hackers were able to access the email addresses along with the travel details of all 9 million. Plus at least 2,000 had their credit card information taken. The airline said it would notify all customers who had credit card numbers stolen by May 26
The airline said in a statement the opening used by hackers to steal the data had been “closed off.”
EasyJet advised all customers to be wary of malicious emails that might use stolen travel information to try to steal more data.
