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EasyJet Hack Leaves 9 Million Customer Details Exposed

EasyJet announced on Tuesday that it has suffered a major cyber attack from a “highly sophisticated” source.

The budget European airline, which has seen its fleet grounded by coronavirus, said the unauthorized access to its systems had been closed off.

An investigation by the airline revealed that 9 million customers had their email addresses and travel details accessed, while 2,200 customers had their credit card details exposed. Affected customers will be contacted in the next few days, EasyJet said.

Read more at NBC News

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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