"Personal data, including passport numbers, names, phone numbers, email and home addresses and dates of birth of more than 300,000 European travellers was accessed in December. Eurail revealed to customers that data copied during the security incident has been offered for sale on the dark web and a sample dataset has been published on Telegram."
"The UK Passport Office has told at least one customer they needed to cancel their passport to prevent it being used for fraudulent activity, with the Home Office agency also indicating they needed to pay the full 102 fee for a replacement."
"One customer who had her details hacked expressed her concerns, stating, 'the news that the data was for sale on the dark web did freak me out, and she was worried about getting a new passport in time for her summer travel plans.'"
Eurail experienced a security breach in December, exposing personal data of over 300,000 European travelers. This data, including passport numbers and addresses, has been offered for sale on the dark web. Customers are now facing the necessity of canceling and replacing their passports, incurring significant costs. The UK Passport Office has advised some customers to cancel their passports to prevent fraud. Affected individuals express anxiety over the situation and the financial implications of obtaining new passports, questioning the need for such expenses without compensation.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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