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Benedict Collins

Manchester Airports hackers just posted the data of 8.7 million people online — failed extortion attempt triggers data dump sale

A hand about to touch a phone. Superimposed on top of it is a pink triangle with exclamation mark inside it. Behind it is a computer display with code on it.
  • The hacker group responsible for the MAG hack has posted the data online
  • PII is included within the data, putting victims at risk of targeted phishing and scams
  • "MAG is confident that we have taken effective measures to protect our customers"

The hackers behind the Manchester Airport hack have posted their trove of data on 8.7 million people online after failing to extort the Manchester Airport Group.

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