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Three UK Airports Hit by Cyberattack as Hackers Demand Ransom
The attackers stole data linked to about 8.7 million Manchester passengers. The group behind the operation has not been publicly identified
Manchester Airport hackers are demanding a ransom after a cyberattack that also targeted London Stansted and East Midlands airports, with data from about 8.7 million passengers reportedly stolen from Manchester Airport.
The ransom demand was reported by the Manchester Evening News, which said the attackers are seeking payment in exchange for returning the stolen data.
Manchester Airports Group has refused to pay and is following guidance from the relevant authorities.
The group behind the attack is known to Manchester Airports Group and the authorities, but its name has not been publicly disclosed.
The Manchester Evening News has learned that the same group, which has already been identified, is believed to have been responsible for other similar cyberattacks this year. Those attacks targeted companies and organizations operating in different sectors and in various parts of the world.
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